Ekphrasis Famous Faces A

Venus
A knowing look
we all can read
from love's unwritten book

helene
he found fortune and fame
with second wife,Helen

maya
clothed or naked
his portraits soon
to the inqisition led

primavera-symbol of spring-
beauty to make the flowers sing

scapigiliata
a lady with disshevelled hair
natural,uncombed,yet with flair

lisa
leonardo's lady with an enigmatic look

see my cartoon ekphrasis @famous-faces.blogspot.com
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Elegants chosen in this piece Brian to extol their beauty and virtues luv.. Venus is my favorite.. she symbolizes luv.. nice form to express ...
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM
oh, yes, I remember your contest on this form. You really do well with Ekphrasis!
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