Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Fridtjof Nansen

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Original - Fridtjof Nansen in 1915. A Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work on behalf of the displaced victims of World War I and related conflicts. His work caused the then League of Nations to create the Nansen passport for stateless persons.

Reason: Clicking to read this recently featured article, I was immediately struck by this portrait. It totally meets criteria as far as I can see. Any possibly shortcomings will be due to its age.
Articles in which this image appears: Fridtjof Nansen, List of Nobel Peace Prize laureates, William Speirs Bruce, Ask, Hordaland
FP category for this image: People/Political
Creator: George Grantham Bain Collection

Support as nominator --Sir Richardson (talk) 23:46, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support, it struck me when I saw it, too. A little cleanup could be beneficial, but I'm certainly happy to support without it. J Milburn (talk) 09:42, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- George Chernilevsky ^talk 11:01, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose without cleanup. It's striking, but there are a lot of noticeable defects when viewed at screen size (and the white patch under his lower lip is visible even in the thumbnail). --Avenue (talk) 13:00, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I would support if it was brighter. The histogram cuts off about two-thirds the way across and there is no reason in the world for that. But I do find that this portraiture is striking and eye-catching. And because it is from 1915, it ought to elicit a “stop, stare & click” reaction from a readership visiting a place of learning. Greg L (talk) 17:27, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment He is rocking the 'stache. Gut (talk) 21:17, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: I've requested some cleanup. Perhaps suspend the nom? J Milburn (talk) 11:15, 7 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Withdraw per J Milburn. Sir Richardson (talk) 11:25, 7 September 2010 (UTC) Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 04:19, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Withdrawn by nominator. Feel free to re-nominate the cleaned-up version. Makeemlighter (talk) 04:19, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]