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'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers Plays with Historical Icons

'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers is quite the collection of artwork. The talented artist created a series of portraits of famous men and women of the past. With a cast of characters ranging from Henry VIII to Alexander the Great, Summers has captured them all effortlessly; each portrait features incredible details and facial expressions.

These portraits all look a bit menacing and devious, which generally follows what we're taught of their real-life counterparts in history class. 'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers is definitely a portfolio to take a peek at.

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