Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, A Bird of Prey

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Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, A Bird of Prey

A Bird of Prey. A villainous looking man with hands in pockets, walking the streets of London casts the shadow of a vulture upon the wall behind him. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

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1860 Beak Bennett Casts Characters Entitled Fictional Foreigner Pockets Prey Shadow Substance Vulture

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In the grimy streets of 19th century London, a foreign figure clad in a heavy coat walks with an air of menace. His hands casually tucked into his pockets, he casts an ominous shadow upon the damp, grey wall behind him. The shadow takes on the formidable shape of a vulture, its beak pointed menacingly, a stark reminder of the predatory nature of this enigmatic character. This illustration is part of the Shadow and Substance series by renowned English artist, Charles H. Bennett. Created in 1860, the series is a collection of shadow portraits featuring fictional characters, each one revealing the intriguing interplay between the subject and their shadow. In this particular piece, Bennett masterfully captures the essence of a sinister character, a bird of prey stalking the urban landscape. The intricate details of the man's coat, the textured wall, and the sharp, angular lines of the vulture's shadow all contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of the image. This historical illustration transports us back in time, inviting us to ponder the stories and secrets that may lie behind the shadow of this mysterious figure. Charles H. Bennett's Shadow and Substance series is a testament to the power of the imagination and the art of storytelling. This image, with its intriguing subject and haunting shadow, continues to captivate and inspire viewers more than 160 years after it was first created.

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