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Recognition_005

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An open notebook with a photo of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra on the left page and handwritten text on the right page.
Title
Recognition_005
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook with a two-page spread. On the left page, there is a photograph of a man and woman dressed in ornate, historical attire. The man, seated, wears a gold and black embroidered coat and a fur hat. The woman stands beside him, wearing a richly decorated gown and an intricate headdress. The photo is framed by a collage of textured paper in various soft colors, including beige, gold, and gray. Below the photograph is a caption with two lines of text. The right page of the notebook contains handwritten text in black ink on cream-colored paper, with uneven, casual handwriting.
Dates Completed
September 16, 2019 - December 26, 2019
Keywords
Recognize; Recognition; Self; Other; Connection; Mystery; Romanov dynasty; Russia; “I know you”; Opening of the heart; Closing of the heart; Costume ball; Tsar Nicholas II; Empress Alexandria; Destiny; Safety; Known; Unknown; Landmarks; Opportunity; “Die with my boots on”; Knee replacement; Body Shop; Joint replacement; Trump; Impeachment; Amber Guyger; Verdict; Conflict; News moratorium; Labrador Retriever; Surgery; Good dog; Body shop philosophy; Dov Baer of Mezhirech; Path to the infinite; Texas Art Educator Conference; Galveston; Countess Keller; Autumn; Neighborhood; Robert Massie; Catherine the Great; Women; Political alliance; Time traveling souls; Art educator conference; Lincoln; Nebraska; Richard Graham; LOVE Library; Bequest; Journals; UNL; Types of recognition; 29 Pieces; Covid-19; Marriage; True love; Relationship; Learning; Giving; Awe; Humility; Habitation; Margaret Atwood; Sunny summers; DOT; Soul Rep; South Dallas Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s; Remnants; RED; Jim; Conversational narcissists; 68th birthday; Kimono; Gretchen; Nike; Kelly; Jonathan McNulty; Toulouse; Christmas night; One Bullet; Forever entwined
Transcription
Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra.

Colorization by Olga Shirnina.

Vickie Morgan Times Square

A murder in the front yard.

A transformation 29 Pieces

All our lives have these landmarks of opportunity on safety. Destiny on safety. Known or unknown. We either say yes and agree to raise that Baby Elephant, or we stick with what's been prescribed, or what the realities of family or circumstances demand of us.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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