Charles Bronson by Arie van der Wijst
His real name was Charles Dennis Buchinsky. At age16 he started working in the coal mines with his brothers. His family was so poor that, at one time he had to wear his sister’s dress to school because he had nothing else to wear.
In WWII he was an aerial gunner and was awarded a Purple Heart because he got wounded in battle.
He played a lot of roles as a real tough guy, his weatherbeaten face was just perfect for that. Director John Huston said this about him: “He’s like a grenade with the pin pulled”. His greatest movies were The Magnificent Seven, Once upon a Time in the West, Death Wish and The Great Escape. When filming abroad he took his entire family with him because he wanted to be close to them.
He died in 2003 at the age of 81
Acrylics on canvas, 30″×40″ or 101×76 cm
Original for sale
Comments
wonderful portrait!
Thank you Sorina!!
– Arie van der Wijst
what a wonderful tribute. great handling of medium here!
A really nice comment, thanks Yvonca!!
– Arie van der Wijst
Superb!!!!!! …………Tony
Thanks Tony!!
– Arie van der Wijst
This is fantastic! Charles Bronson was a legend and one of my husband’s heroes.
A lot of people loved his straight forward acting, no BS there lol
Thank you for this wonderful comment!
– Arie van der Wijst
The metalic feeling on the face is perfect for Bronson, as it really fits the personality. Fantastic work Arie. Really learned quite a bit from your narrative as well.
I was always fascinated by his face, it’s like a landscape isn’t it? Thank you for your wonderful comment Jim!!
– Arie van der Wijst
Stunning artwork as always. This is an incredible piece as it shows the shiny, leathery type skin that was shown in this film, wonderful! And amazing how you do this!!! Great work!
Thanks sweetie, for your support, your comments and your love!
– Arie van der Wijst
Breathtaking…..congratulation on this amazing piece, Arie..!!!
Cathy
That’s a lovely wonderful comment, thank you Cathy, it’s very much appreciated!!
– Arie van der Wijst
A wonderful likeness and painting of Bronson. Love how you’ve captured that light, that spirit.
Thank you Fran, lovely words from you!
– Arie van der Wijst
That Famous steely look captured by the Great Arie , Bronson the one man bringer of Justice !
I remember those Death wish Films from the seventies , and your mesmerizing work of art captures him to a tee !…I so wish my signature was at the base to this Stunner ! Bravo !
Thanks Paul, they were good those movies! Loved the hard features of that face, so unique!
That is such a nice thing to say about your signature, I feel honoured!
– Arie van der Wijst
A great likeness, indeed! …you caught the expression so natural and love your technique.
Thank you Dorina, that is very much appreciated!!
– Arie van der Wijst