Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

Finally it's finished. That was a huge project. 80"/90", oil/canvas. More pics on: http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

More pics on: http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

More pics on: http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

More pics on : http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas.
 

Some more pics on : http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas...
 

and more pics on : http://www.fireface.com/fireface/gro...ostroverhy.htm

Wow
 

This is wonderful. Beautiful painting. Words can't really express the affect this painting has on me. It has a strong religious feel - as if in viewing these men, you are standing on holy ground. Am I correct in assuming that the maze pattern behind them is a street map?

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

Thanks! You're right... it is the city map of Paris. The religious feeling comes from the fact that this picture was made with a quite anti commercial attitude and was started long before the events of 9/11.

Fascinating painting. Who was it made for?

Would you like critiques on the likenesses? Some of the faces/head shapes seem distorted but I wasn't sure if the painting was meant to represent certain individuals, or rather various "types" and "characters".

Group of Paris Firemen, 80"/90", oil/canvas
 

They are all real individuals, so the likeness is quite respected. The picture was made for myself.