Sophie His Sister

"Inspired by The Sick Child by Edward Munch 1907 Oils on Canvas." The Poet Motif etched first then done in hues of green, Light embracing her red hair to set the scene. A sign of resignation on her pretty, pale face, Once she carried herself with style and grace. Her dear mother weeps in deep misery, Besotted with grief, there’s no cure for her TB. Kneeling she is portrayed with a touch of her hand, Reaching out to her adored one, trying to understand. Her daughter pale and weak, her hair lost its sheen. Her life ending too soon, she is only fifteen. No longer was the young girl so distraught. Despite all the effort and how hard she had fought. Paint was applied with rapid brush strokes. Using vivid color as we see the passion it evokes. Despite this painful true memory the artist depicts, Not a traumatic scene, but one that contradicts. His dear sister looks calm and rather sedate. Sophie, knowing her fate, for death she will wait.