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"You died in summer... and it seemed that the whole of nature mourned you the following two seasons."
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I don’t even know if Thomas could bring himself to attend the wake, or even the ceremony. I doubt that a lot.
If yes, then he would have been a total wreck at his wife’s wake, so here my ‘version’ of this hypothetic situation. Traditionaly for the wake, the body is washed, the clothes (the prettiest or favourite ones of the dead) stuffed with spices and herbs, and flowers placed around for the smell.
I wanted to make Martha look very thin, cadaverous and i like the whole result but i see flaws like her asymmetrical arms, the too sharp colors of the flowers, the lack of perspective, and more… i hope you like it at least a little because i'm quite proud of this one to be honest
EDIT: the use of wedding rings for both partners is very new. early 20th century/end of the 19th if i'm right. it was just the woman wearing it initially, so no ring for him!
and NO i'm ABSOLUTELY NOT MONOMANIAC! leave me alone...
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media: piece of paper, pencil, hands, photoshop
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this very beautiful and show's how much Thomas loved his wife
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This is.... so powerful.
Very, very beautiful.
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this is so gorgeous but so sad at the same time, I love this piece!
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I am absolutely in love with your drawings about this couple. I don't even know their story but this broke my heart.
Is this an OC of yours? Or is it from an outer source?
Would you please share with me? 
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No, this is actually historical art! Thomas Jefferson with his wife, she's dying..it's sad..but the art is very beautiful.
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no. it's Thomas Jefferson and his wife Martha. real people
and thank you!
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Ooookay Akari... don't cry... DON'T cry... okay it happened. T.T
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So sad but so heartfelt. You have amazing emotional skills
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Sigh, the emotions that come with viewing such a piece...exquisitely done.
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Truly one of your best art work...I like your theme.
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i do think the same
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This made me think of :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BwQG…
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oh wow. evocatively and deftly drawn. the composition is especially good.
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. . . 
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It's Thomas Jefferson with his wife, Martha. Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States.
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that's fine, you're an interesting story) at all clear pictures)
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If I could capture in my writing just half of the emotion you bring out in your drawings, I will be a happy person.
oh gd, this hurts so much ;___; why must you make me feel something for these people who died hundreds of years ago...!!
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omg ! can't believe how good this is! i am looking over and over! perfect!
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Your amazing artwork was featured in my Journal! [link]
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After going through all your photos of Martha and Thomas, I have built this image of a couple so connected through love, passions and interest, that seeing this photo actually tore more heart apart. I have built a romance similar to that of Dexter and Emma - [link] (novel). All those years of Dexter missing the hint that he truly loves Emma, and when he realizes it, their time is so short together.
UGH. The pain/heartbreak I feel for these characters is so real.
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i just saw the movie based on the novel sadly, but i cried. (the difference it's that 'my' characters are actually real people
and thank you very muhc! i'm glad you like my pictures
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The link above was created incorrectly, but I'm referring to the novel, One Day, by David Nicholls
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no anima. real people: Martha and Thomas Jefferson
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It is so beautiful and so sad at the same time. * Contradictory emotions *
But ... when I saw the flowers I couldn't can't stop thinking about Padme! I hope Thomas J. did not become Darth Vader. I'm just joking!
Summarizing : Excelent Job! Hope more of this two soon!
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i will! i'm just waiting for my 'muses'
and THANK YOU!
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This is the US president yes? Wasn't he in a relationship with one of his slaves for years?
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years after his wife's death, yes. i myself don't believe he 'loved' his misstress/slave (she was so young when it started and i don't believe a black slave teenager could love her old master 40 years old. abussive relationship at least at the beginning? i don't know ... but yes, you are right, they did have a relationship
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she looks so beautiful even in death sometimes like this scene that why God takes way the one he loves the most did he do anything wrong or something very scene
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