Foxing Collection
Ancient tales tell of the enigmatic fox, its beak concealing a damaged heart
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Ancient tales tell of the enigmatic fox, its beak concealing a damaged heart. Bird watchers once spotted this elusive creature among ducks and drakes, its distressed feathers akin to the aged patina of antique treasures. From the RMS Titanic's maiden voyage to the Zenobia's sunken glory in the Mediterranean, charcoal and paper have captured the essence of time-worn stories. The beak of the fox echoes the bill of a duck, while its distressed form mirrors the damaged hulls of ancient ships. In Rostron's "Home from the Sea," the fox's eyes reflect the weariness of sailors returning home. Charcoal sketches of a male nude from behind and a man shouting reveal the raw emotion and vulnerability of the human form, much like the fox's own. Self-portraits and portraits of saints, too, bear the marks of time, their lines and shading akin to the fox's distressed fur. Even the head of a cherub, with its delicate features, carries the weight of time, much like the fox's weary gaze. The White Star Line's RMS Olympic promotional brochure cover and the Entry of Napoleon III into Paris bear witness to the power of charcoal and paper to immortalize history. Through the ages, the fox's story remains timeless, its damaged heart a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life.