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Pictorial Commentary |
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I've broken this page up into three sections for ease of viewing. Keep in mind that I have many, many photographs that I cannot, for copyright reasons, share on this website. However, if there is something in particular that you're interested in, or have a question about, I can likely share these photos, provided that you also promise not to publish them in any way, and only use them for personal use. Simply email me and I can make the information available to you. Additionally, this is, by no means, an all-inclusive list. There are a great deal of portraits and paintings that document the use of the chopine until about the middle of the 17th century, and its eventual replacement with the heel. For an additional summary of shoes of this variety, I recommend "On A Pedestal," the Bata's guide accompanying their exhibition, written by Elizabeth Semmelhack. Paintings and Sketches Extant Pieces Construction Details Modern Reproductions |