I Bow My Head
If any should force entrance he might see there
One buried yet not dead,
Before whose face I no more bow my head
Or bend my knee there;
But often in my worn life’s autumn weather
I watch there with clear eyes,
And think how it will be in Paradise
When we’re together.
Words by Christina Rossetti
Music – Ravel
This painting is dedicated to Napoleon
Painting using acrylics, wax, graphite and inks – 102×42cm
Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Wendy Slee
With your words and your art, it feels like I am viewing a majestic visual eulogy….... or a dedication to something far grander and higher than we could hope to realize at this earthly level….
Beautiful art…... such grandeur, royalty, and wealth, yet with inroads of sadness and loss…...
Sophie Shapiro
Wendy, when Napoleon Bonaparte went to Egypt he spent time alone in the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid. He came out white as a ghost and noticeably shaken. When questioned, he refused to answer and demanded that it never be mentioned again. He would never tell what he saw, and near his death, when asked what he saw that day, he refused to tell, saying “There’s no point. You would never believe me.” I would have believed him. Who would believe that he appeared in this painting and is bowing his head….Who? I hope you are feeling a little better, I have been thinking about you. I have been painting like there’s no tomorrow…it’s 2.49am and I’m still writing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!Sx
tkrosevear
STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JenniferB
Beautiful, passionate, vibrant work Sophie!!! :-) xox
Fee Dickson
fabulous, Sophie. I’m torn over whether to feature this or Nefertiti’s eye – but I think this one wins :)
LoneAngel
lovely image
John Fish
a bold and dynamic image. there is a heaviness and darkness in this. Intriguing and mysterious. beautiful work
ellamental
Wow!!