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Another picture inspired by "Gormenghast" trilogy by M. Peake.
This is another version of my depiction of Steerpike (the antagonist of the first and the second novels of the trilogy).

"The Doctor found him extremely quick to learn and within a few weeks Steerpike was in control of all the dispensory work. Indeed, the chemicals and drugs had a strong fascination for the youth and he would often be found compiling mixtures of his own invention. Of the compromising and tragic circumstances that were the outcome of all this, is not yet the time to speak."
from "Titus Groan" by Mervyn Peake

About the title: Cicuta is those white flowers in the background. I decided that they would suit this character, because he likes poisonous things. Cicuta Virosa is one of the most poisonous plants. For example, one gram of it per kilogram of weight will kill a sheep and 230 grams is sufficient to kill a horse. But also it may be used for production of medicines in the folk medicine.

Made with mixed media: soft pastels, some charcoal, acrilycs and wax-oil tempera on A3 textured paper.

Thanks for your attention!

Description
Another picture inspired by "Gormenghast" trilogy by M. Peake.
This is another version of my depiction of Steerpike (the antagonist of the first and the second novels of the trilogy).

"The Doctor found him extremely quick to learn and within a few weeks Steerpike was in control of all the dispensory work. Indeed, the chemicals and drugs had a strong fascination for the youth and he would often be found compiling mixtures of his own invention. Of the compromising and tragic circumstances that were the outcome of all this, is not yet the time to speak."
from "Titus Groan" by Mervyn Peake

About the title: Cicuta is those white flowers in the background. I decided that they would suit this character, because he likes poisonous things. Cicuta Virosa is one of the most poisonous plants. For example, one gram of it per kilogram of weight will kill a sheep and 230 grams is sufficient to kill a horse. But also it may be used for production of medicines in the folk medicine.

Made with mixed media: soft pastels, some charcoal, acrilycs and wax-oil tempera on A3 textured paper.

Thanks for your attention!