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John Keats / J Severn
JOHN KEATS English poet
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1795 1821 Curly Elbow Keats Leaning Pensive Severn
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"John Keats, the celebrated English Romantic poet, is depicted in this evocative portrait painted by his friend and fellow artist, Joseph Severn, in 1821. Keats, who died tragically young at the age of 25, is shown in a pensive and introspective mood, leaning on his elbow as he gazes off into the distance. His curly, dark hair frames his youthful and expressive face, which bore the weight of the profound emotions and deep thoughts that fueled his groundbreaking poetry. This portrait, painted just months before Keats' untimely death from tuberculosis, captures the essence of the poet's melancholic and contemplative nature. Keats is known for his poetic masterpieces, such as "Ode to a Nightingale," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," and "Endymion," which continue to captivate readers with their beauty, depth, and emotional resonance. The portrait was painted in 1821, a year after Keats' death, and reflects the deep bond between the poet and his friend Severn. The two had met in 1817, and Severn became a close companion and confidant to Keats in his final years. The portrait is a poignant reminder of the short but brilliant literary career of one of England's greatest poets, and a testament to the enduring power of art to preserve the memory of the past." This image is a historical representation of John Keats, the English Romantic poet, painted by his friend and fellow artist, Joseph Severn, in 1821. Keats is depicted in a pensive and introspective mood, leaning on his elbow as he gazes off into the distance. His curly, dark hair frames his youthful and expressive face, which bore the weight of the profound emotions and deep thoughts that fueled his groundbreaking poetry. The portrait reflects the deep bond between the poet and his friend Severn and is a poignant reminder of the short but brilliant literary career of one of England's greatest poets.
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