Zuver's Saga of Bodybuilding
I think I'm gonna need to go buy me some popcorn for this thread.
Now you're talking!!
That's what it looked like when it was Finished. It was on the wall above Zuver's Equipment Showroom.Story to come soon.RZ
This massive painting was 52 1/2ft long by 7ft tall. It has 16 of the greatest Bodybuilders of all time. It took almost three years to compleat. The players are life size. It was painted by a master velvet painter by the name of Eric Askew. Ill list the names on another post later. It's starts with the great Eugene Sandow 1893 and ends with the great Frank Zane 1980. These were the guys that stood out to Bob Zuver. They might not be the choice of everyone but to pop they were the wright choice. More later.
Nice.I honestly can't tell from the picture, but it looks like maybe Franco towards the right - two over from Arnold?In thinking of the other guys from that era I would have included: Reg ParkJim ParkGrimmekScottDraperReevesPearlBilly MarchI'm interested to see how many - if any - of my choices turn out to coincide with your Dad's.
that's bodybuildings equivallant to the sistine chapel. inspired by michaeangelo. waiting to hear more from a true insider.
It was awsome to see in person. I still have this painting in storage. It's still in Presteen Condishen. It was painted on one sheet of black velvet. It's 7ft tall x 53ft long. Someday I hope to have it placed in a museum Somewhere so that the muscle world can come and view it for themselves. That's what pop wanted to see happen with it. Just need somewhere with a 60 foot wall. Ill send a few cut up pic's later.RZ
Well here is the list of the Greats that pop respected in the day. You had a few of his choices also.RZ
There were two more that weren't part of this main painting. See if you can guess who they were.If you get it right ill tell you that you did and send you a set of Zuver's Hall of Fame Window Stickers from the original Gym. The real deal.RZ
Great thread...maybe this forum will start to get a little action again!Robert, Did Charles Atlas ever train at Zuvers? I know he was into fitness and exercise all the way until his passing.
guy on right i would guess was steve reeves but he's already on there possibly rick wayne?
on second thought bob paris.
bob paris and frank richard.... final answer....?