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Much Ado About Nothing (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:03:37 -0700

"Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps." Masquerade dancers in romantic pink floral surround, from Shakespeare's Much Adoe About Nothing

Twelfth Night Viola (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:00:09 -0700

Shipwrecked Viola emerges from a stormy sea in this deep blue moonlit scene from Shakespeare's 12th Night.

Midsummer Night's Dream (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:56:27 -0700

In the moonlight, Puck casts a spell upon the Fairy Queen Titania Purple illustration of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream

Winter's Tale (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:51:00 -0700

The faithful Queen contemplates the snowy day from the palace window in blue, from Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale.

Romantic Ophelia (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:47:27 -0700

Shakespeare's Ophelia contemplates her reflection this quiet scene. "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray,love, remember: and there is pansies. That's for thoughts."

Hamlet Prince of Denmark (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:23:02 -0800

Shakespeare's melancholy prince Hamlet sulks upon his throne, in a sepia mood with Yorrick's skull.

Calliope, The Muse of Epic Poetry (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:29:34 -0800

In Greek mythology, the Muses are the goddesses of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Inspired by the drawings of designer Erte, and by Ancient Greek costumes and art, these illustrations are my own interpretation of the Muses. Calliope (Καλλιόπη) is the Muse of Epic Poetry, the source of heroes and great adventures. With her writing tablet in hand, she was said to be the muse of Homer as he wrote the Odyssey and Iliad. Ink, pencil. digital colour. Art by Elizabeth E. Schuch (c) 2013 www.immortallongings.com

King Henry VIII Portrait (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:28 -0700

From Elizabeth E. Schuch's original ink illustration, based on contemporary portraits of England's King Henry VIII. Passion, controversy, and extremes run high in this intelligent and cruel charactor. Inspired by Shakespeare's "Henry VIII", the Tudor Series features some of the fascinating lead players in the historical court drama.

Queen Katherine of Aragon Portrait (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sun, 06 May 2012 06:46:58 -0700

From Elizabeth E. Schuch's original ink illustration, based on contemporary portraits of England's Queen Katherine (Catherine) of Aragon. Katherine's dignity and devotion made her a role model for royalty, and her sad fate still illicits sympathy. Inspired by Shakespeare's "Henry VIII", the Tudor Series features some of the fascinating lead players in the historical court drama.

Queen Anne Boleyn Portrait (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:56:47 -0700

From my original ink illustration, based on contemporary portraits of England's Queen Anne Boleyn (or Bullen). Anne's tragic, intriguing character has alternately beguiled and enraged us in her own time and thru the centuries. Inspired by Shakespeare's "Henry VIII", the Tudor Series features some of the fascinating lead players in the historical court drama.

Christopher Marlowe Portrait (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:24:41 -0700

From Elizabeth E. Schuch's original ink illustration of Christopher Marlowe, based on contemporary portraits of England's foremost tragedian, poet, translator, spy and Shakespeare's rival. As a Michael Drayton once said: "Had in him those brave translunary things / That the first poets had"

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:00:09 -0700

Long live the Queen! England's enigmatic and clever Elizabeth smiles in triumph. This illustration is inspired by Elizabeth's contemporary Armada portrait, celebrating the English sea victory. From the Tudor Illustration Series Illustrated in pen and inkwash by Elizabeth E. Schuch

William Shakespeare Portrait - The Tudor Illustration Series (For Sale)

Immortal Longings (ImmortalLongings) — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:08:28 -0700

From my original ink illustration, based on contemporary portraits of England's best-loved poet & playwright. As a 17th-century fan once said: 'Sweet master Shakespeare, I have his picture in my study at the court.' This is a print of an original ink drawing by Elizabeth E. Schuch.