Joseph Carey Merrick
I researched the life of Joseph Merrick know to the populous as ‘The Elephant Man. His story was astonishing and his courage was indescribable.
The words below have been attributed to him….........
.....’Tis true my form is something odd,
But blaming me is blaming God;
Could I create myself anew
I would not fail in pleasing you.
If I could reach from pole to pole
Or grasp the ocean with a span,
I would be measured by the soul;
The mind’s the standard of the man…..
by Joseph Merrick (1862 -1890)
Music – John Morris
Painting using acrylics, inks, pigment, graphite and gold leaf
16th February 2009
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Linda Ridpath
his story was so harrowing…. and thisimage is wonderful, almost 3D, love it…
Christopher Bi...
brilliant sophie, his life is such a lesson.
jimofozz
stunning shines the spirit through this beautiful painting
DApixara
Very moody and great tones !
tkrosevear
haunting what other human beings subjected him to…what beautiful color you’ve given to his spirit Sophie ;) xoxox
Enoeda
Exciting combination of colours! Brilliant!