Charlemagne’s Little Baubles of Deceit art-code-POV 40.925M-925 red allenite

red allenite

Sterling Silver and 18K gold Cerrillos turquoise ring

“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

2" x 1 1/4"

Charlemagne’s Little Baubles of Deceit art-code-POV 40.925M-925 red alleniteThis 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