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Portrait Of Paul Verlaine
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Portrait Of Paul Verlaine
A portrait charcoal drawing of the French poet, Paul-Marie Verlaine, who was associated with the symbolist and decadent movements. Date: circa 1922
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Charcoal Decadent Movements Symbolist Verlaine 1922 Kerr Lawson Volume
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This evocative charcoal drawing depicts Paul-Marie Verlaine, the renowned French poet who played a significant role in the symbolist and decadent literary movements of the late 19th century. The portrait, created circa 1922, captures the poet's enigmatic and introspective nature, with his piercing gaze and expressive features. The use of charcoal adds depth and texture to the image, enhancing the emotional intensity of the portrait. Verlaine's literary contributions were marked by their innovative use of language, symbolism, and exploration of decadence and sensuality. His works, such as "Poemes saturniens" and "Fêtes galantes," challenged societal norms and paved the way for modernist literature. This portrait was published in the February 1922 issue of a color magazine, Volume 16, under the title "Portrait of Paul Verlaine." The artist responsible for this work is James Kerr Lawson, a Scottish painter and illustrator known for his portraits and figurative drawings. Lawson's ability to capture the essence of his subjects and their inner worlds made him a sought-after artist for literary publications of the time. The portrait of Paul Verlaine remains an enduring testament to the poet's artistic and literary legacy, as well as the creative collaboration between literature and visual arts during the early 20th century.
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