NotAnotherLemmyUser ,

The painting is protected by glass, so no damage was done to the painting.

I read through way too many articles that failed to mention this important detail.

http://bbc.com/news/articles/cydd9ye77rmo

argh_another_username ,

It wouldn’t be a big loss. That painting is ugly as hell.

Reverendender ,
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I think it's a terrific representation of the horrifically bloody history of the British Monarchy

Aviandelight ,
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I can't stop thinking about how someone got paid to make this painting.

RizzRustbolt ,

He's pretty famous for making portraits. Here's his portrait of Idris Elba.

FuglyDuck ,
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See, that isn’t ugly.

Which makes me think it was on purpose. Which makes me hate it a little less.

RizzRustbolt ,

He has a lot of upper class clients who he paints just as ... starkly as the king's portrait.

It is very much on purpose.

Aviandelight ,
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Now that is a gorgeous balance of color and brush strokes. So why did the artist choose that awful color theme for Charles?

chuckleslord ,

Right? Spit right in the royal families face and they pay you for the privilege. Priceless and hilarious

andrewta , (edited )

~~If it were something that could easily be removed I'd laugh

Since it appears to be a lot more permanent. Hopeful they do jail time for vandalism.don't destroy artwork.~~

Edit : I've been told it its over glass. So in that case. Then it's good for a laugh.

usernamesAreTricky ,

They used stickers. I doubt it's super permanent by intention

riodoro1 ,

It’s over glass and ummm… I think it’s more important to first stop torturing animals and worry about the well being of inanimate objects later.

andrewta ,

Is it? Ah in that case I'll amend my comment.

Wilshire OP ,
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Jail time for nonviolent activism is excessive, and will probably motivate, not deter, more people to do the same.

gmtom ,
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Does "don't destroy artwork" apply to people whi tear down statues of like Saddam or Mussolini? Or what about confederates or slave owner statues?

floofloof ,

It still looks like him, except happier.

FlyingSquid Mod ,
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I wouldn't anger Count Vigo of Carpathia like that. Remember what happened the last time?

Donkter ,

He got turned into Wallace. The titular character.

aeronmelon ,

"Fancy some cheese?"

angelsomething ,

Improved it tbh.

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