Brian Strand Poet Narrative

Vignette-Out of Context

Witty Will from London town
With his art acted the clown
They said he could not paint flesh or blood-
His 'Shrimp Girl' disproves this lie
When he gave portraiture a try.

Tribute-William Hogarth 1687-1764


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Michael Torres November 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM Im sure there is much more meaning in this write if I researched this gentleman you speak of. Thank you for sharing Brian. Blessing's Michael

Sharon Winter November 30, 2008 at 10:38 AM Yes I would so love to not be able to paint like that. : ) Pretty impressive. Portraits are so difficult for many artists. Love, Shar