Friday, April 1, 2016

Kahlil Gibran


This drawing is based on a photo of the young Kahlil Gibran, later to become the author of “The Prophet.” The photo was taken by Frederick Holland Day, an upper crust Boston photographer who took the gifted young Lebanese immigrant under his wing, creating a number of images of him.

If you ask me, ol' Fred Day was in loooove. Young Kahlil is not only extremely handsome, but has a certain spiritual quality about him. You can see the depth and intelligence in his gaze.

This drawing is in Prismacolor pencil on heavy Strathmore drawing vellum. The dimensions are 11 by 14 inches (about 27.5 by 35 centimeters).

2 comments:

  1. I must say again your work is so Heartful,...yes again "Wonderful".

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  2. Thanks Sidney. "Heartful" is high praise in my book - it's what I think art should be.

    Kevin

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