Charlemagne’s Little Baubles of Deceit art-code-POV 40.925M-925 Edition:14/35

Edition:14/35

“Bountiful" is from Maura Allen's "Geography of Hope” body of work—a collection inspired by the writer and environmentalist Wallace Stegner and his Wilderness Letter (1960) in which he said the West—and American history—was shaped by a "geography of hope

” There’s long been the promise of a better future

2" x 1 1/4"

Also available in Monumental Size

Charlemagne’s Little Baubles of Deceit art-code-POV 40.925M-925 Edition:14/35This painting is based on the story of King Charlemagne, called by some the greatest of medieval kings. Only King Arthur is more revered as a Christian king. Charlemagne was kind, yet fiercely defensive of his family and empire. His exploits spawned both histories and romances. Charlemagne was profusely generous to the church. Bishops played a leading part in his councils, assemblies and administration. Perhaps this is why the woman from Rorys