I am currently reading a book called The Raven's Bride: A Novel written by Lenore Hart. Although there remain allegations of plagiarism, I am enjoying this bit of "fiction" about the life and loves of Edgar Allan Poe. This book has made me curious about Poe's older brother William Henry Leonard Poe, and I have done some additional reading about him. Henry, also a published poet and author, died in 1831 of tuberculosis at the age of 24. But, what of his relationship with his brother? There are as many biographers who say the brothers were estranged as there are that say they were close. I have chosen to believe the latter. The younger Poe is credited by Wikipedia with writing, "There can be no tie more strong than that of a brother for brother...."
For my artwork today, I searched for copyright-free images of William Henry Leonard Poe. I found many, but the likenesses to Edgar were overwhelming and I dismissed them as actually being of Edgar. I do believe the drawing that I used might just be of Henry.
For the background, I used "Daniel's Hearts" (stamped twice) from Stampotique Originals. The title was computer generated and printed on white card stock, then matted in black.
I hope you will find inspiration to create something for the Quoth the Raven challenge this month.
Lovely piece of brotherly love Kay! And thanks for doing the research and sharing your bits of knowledge with us! hugs my friend!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Kay, thank you for sharing your research it is interesting to find out about family connections and similarities. Loving the hearts and pop of colour:-) xxx
ReplyDeleteHow cool that is - great images and I particularly love that heart stamped background. Lovely creation Kay :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThat is so interesting! I never realized Edgar had a brother nor that he had died so young too! Love your card - the hearts background is wonderful! Well done Kay!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your research! The card is a lovely representation of brotherly love. Thanks for sharing. I'm sad I won't be living as close to you as now. It is fun to see each other face to face! Hugs ~ Renee
ReplyDeletePopped over to see you from IKE's blog. Great artwork . . . really neat and love the hearts background.
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Of course, I didn't know this story and the love of Edgar Allan Poe for his brother.. Thank you Kay for telling all that in a so interesting way, I love reading you, and your card about their love for each other is simply gorgeous. Mwah!
ReplyDeleteGreat little bit of history here. You are always one to delve a bit deeper. Great stamp, bold graphics. xox
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful and I loved reading more about him and his brother too... now I am going to have to do a little research of my own. I love that background and the little pops of red are perfect. This is gorgeous Kay.
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