Faint-hearted boy, arise, and look upon her.
Speak, Lavinia, what accursed hand
Hath made thee handless in thy father's sight?
What fool hath added water to the sea,
Or brought a faggot to bright-burning Troy?
My grief was at the height before thou camest,
And now like Nilus, it disdaineth bounds.
Give me a sword, I'll chop off my hands too;
For they have fought for Rome, and all in vain;
And they have nursed this woe, in feeding life;
In bootless prayer have they been held up,
And they have served me to effectless use:
Now all the service I require of them
Is that the one will help to cut the other.
'Tis well, Lavinia, that thou hast no hands;
For hands, to do Rome service, are but vain.
-William Shakespeare (Titus Andronicus)
graphite on paper (5 years and 3275 days ago)
Very interesting interpretation, but of course, the clothing does not fit the poetry of a tale of ancient Rome...
Beautiful drawing ! My only suggestion would be to darken the shades if possible, your image is a little hard to see. GL !
I agree with lamantine just a littl emore contrast would finish the piece but none the less good idea and GL
Nice using of whites
Amazing piece author...very well done
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