Mata Hari was the stage name of Margaretha Geertruida "Grietje" Zelle (August 7, 1876, Leeuwarden – October 15, 1917, Vincennes), a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was executed by firing squad for espionage during World War I.
OK.. how the hell did i miss this one!!!!!!!... OHHHH i LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Artist Reply: You missed it?? That's okay, you found it. Isn't a hoot? Lol!!! I'm trying to get my detail more refined. Still needs work, I'm afraid, but THANK YOU!!!!
the wellknown Dutch "cia" agent!. She is still famous in our country! You did a magnificent job on her Carliss!
Artist Reply: Thank you annette! Yes, quite a character. A real true to life one. I've read that she faced her death with calmness, and with stoic courage. She was a Leo. Aug. 7 1876. I'm one too. What less could they have expected? :))
Wow! You know, I've always wondered who she was. I've heard of her, but I thought she was some character from an old movie, or something. Thanks for the history and as always, the gorgeous artwork :o)
Artist Reply: Yes, she was real! Thanks for liking the drawing, and the great comment!!!
20 Comments
Maurizio Miele 21 Jan 2013
great work !elena COVALCIUC 15 Aug 2008
wow..great details, I love your entire wor, very rich portofolio. Congratz!monique cooper 13 Aug 2008
OK.. how the hell did i miss this one!!!!!!!... OHHHH i LOVE IT!!!!!!!Ai Shan 13 Aug 2008
Beautiful artwork! She is Dutch coming from Friesland. Was a very remarkable woman.Joanna Jungjohann 13 Aug 2008
marvelous detail and beautifully finished piece!~v blair 10 Aug 2008
Absolutely beautifully done Carliss!Ginger Lovellette 10 Aug 2008
Carliss! Super wonderful!Francis Rivera 08 Aug 2008
Wow! This is so nice! Beautiful work! ^_^Barbara Reid 07 Aug 2008
Magnificent!!Armando Salas 07 Aug 2008
???? Pencil??? This one is a terrific work, Carliss!Ralph Miller 07 Aug 2008
just plain fantastic M'LadyNelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 07 Aug 2008
WONDERFUL WORK!! yes she is Dutch....annette steens 07 Aug 2008
the wellknown Dutch "cia" agent!. She is still famous in our country! You did a magnificent job on her Carliss!Evelyn Simon 06 Aug 2008
Wow! You know, I've always wondered who she was. I've heard of her, but I thought she was some character from an old movie, or something. Thanks for the history and as always, the gorgeous artwork :o)Ray-ell Cyr 06 Aug 2008
beautiful workLoredana 04 Aug 2008
Carliss WOW this is most awesomeEmily Reed 03 Aug 2008
SPLENDID, CARLISS!debbie collier 03 Aug 2008
Beautiful!!! Amazing details!!!Penny Myers 03 Aug 2008
Wow.....Look at all of that detail. You have grown even more since I was on last. AwesomeSharon Gonzalez 03 Aug 2008
VERY OUTSTANDING PENCIL WORK, CARLISS. WOW.