Burim Lays the Cornerstone
"This painting adorns the wall of the council chamber. It is huge. A true artistic feat of strength. The frame is exquisite, even adorned with metal. The painting itself fills me with a sense of civic pride and duty every time I enter the chamber." -Rinur, Council Janitor
History
This painting was created by Arcom Gradin. It was commissioned before the event depicted so that the artist could be at the ceremony. Since the completion the painting has hung in the Burim Council Hall and is not available for the regular public to view.Creation
This massive painting took a lot of time and after the completion the most renowned carpenter in the region was selected to create the frame. The paints used are from far and wide and acquiring them was a slow and expensive process.Cultural Significance
This painting depicts the laying of the cornerstone of the Burim Council Hall by Antin Burim the first leader of Burim. It also depicts the other councillors who formed the first governing body though it is not known if they were all at the event. In the background is a cheering crowd that appears to be mostly people of the merchant class.Controversy
Over the years several members of the council have taken issue with some of the imagery on the characters of the painting. They claim that some of the crowd members appear to be angry and bearing symbols associated with anti-government factions. The painting remains in place despite these claims.Stub Article
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Item type
Unique Artifact
Current Location
Owning Organization
Rarity
Unique
Weight
4kg (45kg with frame)
Dimensions
4m x 2.5m (4.2m x 2.7m framed)
Raw materials & Components
Oil on canvas.
Tools
Painters tools.
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