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Sketch for the Passions Love, 1853 (pen, ink, w / c and graphite on paper)
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Sketch for the Passions Love, 1853 (pen, ink, w / c and graphite on paper)
XYC291017 Sketch for the Passions.. Love, 1853 (pen, ink, w/c and graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 35.7x25.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12813771
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Balcony Capulet Embrace Juliet Kiss Montague Nurse Passion Passionate Relationship Romeo Rope Ladder Shakespearean Tragedy Lovers
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This print showcases Richard Dadd's "Sketch for the Passions. . Love" from 1853. The artwork, created using pen, ink, watercolor, and graphite on paper, measures 35.7x25.9 cm and is housed in the prestigious Yale Center for British Art's Paul Mellon Collection in the USA. The image transports us to a scene straight out of Shakespeare's iconic play Romeo and Juliet. On a moonlit balcony, we witness two lovers entangled in an intense embrace as they share a passionate kiss. The female figure exudes vulnerability and tenderness while the male counterpart radiates strength and desire. Every element within this composition contributes to its dramatic impact. A nurse stands nearby, symbolizing secrecy and forbidden love. A rope ladder hints at clandestine meetings under cover of darkness. This depiction captures the essence of Shakespearean tragedy with its portrayal of star-crossed lovers from feuding families - Montague and Capulet. Love takes center stage here; it is palpable through their gestures and expressions that convey raw emotion. Their relationship epitomizes romance at its most intense - a meeting fueled by passion against all odds. Dadd's skillful execution brings this timeless tale to life with his meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of various mediums. Through this print, viewers are invited into an enchanting world where love knows no boundaries but carries immense consequences.
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