Ali oil on canvas 90x70cm |
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Friday, 28 December 2018
The Greatest
Another portrait - a bit different, Ali, the Greatest. An inspiration too many. His political views upset some, as an active member of the Nation of Islam, but he contributed to civil rights fights in the USA, and refused to fight in Vietnam, costing him his freedom. He was a man of principle, and without question the greatest boxer who ever lived - as well as being a fantastic showman. I love him, and consider him to be another great revolutionary.
I wish I could photograph the painting a bit better - the black background makes it hard!
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