The monarchy that so inequitably ruled France through the Enlightenment had finally come to an end. Maria Antoinnette, whose sharp tongue and bitter words rang throughout the poor streets of Paris like echoes in a dark sewer tunnel, had finally faced the wrath of the great Republic. The only sharp device near her today was that of the guillotine blade and the shears of the silver antique scissors that she once owned. It would be a mere fraction of a second until her tongue would be tasting the bitter brass bucket into which her fancy little head would fall.
Needless to say, the "eighties" were known for many fads and trends, but make no mistake -- it was the phenomenon referred to as the "guillotine" which may have made the most impression on future generations. It's always in style when you've got an autocratic queen to overthrow.
10 comments:
great work!
"It would be a mere fraction of a second until her tongue would be tasting the bitter brass bucket into which her fancy little head would fall." That is pretty funny...super rendering! especially the bottom panel...
Love your work. Nice draughts manship!
oh marie and louie it wouldnt have been the 80s without em nicely done drawing and commentary
Unique and beautiful! Truly.
very nicely drawn - pretty intense writing too
Quite original...so easy just to think of the 1980s for this topic. As usual I admire your tight drawing style. What tools do you use?
Ouch. That last cigar must have been a treat. The braided perspective and gradated value is truly AP.
Mmm...yes. I'm patiently waiting for it.
I just love your work. I look so forward to each of your entries.
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