Original Copies

Copying/Replicas
PHOTOGRAPH - BY RON BROOKS

The practice of copying the works of the great painters of the past is a time honored endeavor which enlightens
and enriches the artist and facilitates the production of quality paintings. The best copies or replicas are made
from direct observation of the original paintings. For years Gerald King has participated in the copyist program of
the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Working from direct observation of original art has enabled him to
capture the subtlest colors and the finest details in his copies. Unlike regular reproductions that are mechanically
produced, these works bear the unique imprint of a skilled artist's hand and are real oil paintings. They are not
merely copies but accurately painted replicas and can be signed by the copyist as his original work. To give credit
to the artist whose work is copied and impede its use as a forgery, the copyist will write on the work
"Copy after... (the original artist name or copied signature) followed by his own signature. The work in progress
above was signed-- "Copy After Rubens" by Gerald King"

Gerald King is a Copyist in the Copyist Program of the National Gallery of Art . He is not employed or commissioned by the National Gallery. His art work is not endorsed or sanctioned by The National Gallery. His statements and opinions in this web site are his own, and are not those of the National Gallery. Gerald King
	*What work am I Copying now?* Click here to see a current copy in progress
Why do I Copy? click Copying The Old Masters