May 28, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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Warhol-ed Brain


A master of Pop Art meets a master of the French horn.

What would have happened if pop artist Andy Warhol created a portrait of the legendary Dennis Brain?

Perhaps this?

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Warhol-ed Brain
Published on May 28, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Horn soloists, Humor, Random   |   Dennis Brain, Famous art, Photoshop
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