"I will write my story for my better self." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning "Of writing many books there is no end;And I who have written much in prose and verseFor others' uses, will write now for mine,–Will write my story for my better self,As when you paint your portrait for a friend,Who keeps it in a drawer and looks at itLong after he has ceased to love you, justTo hold together what he was and is." This illustration was developed in collaboration with DoubleDay Books to celebrate the launch of Nell Stevens book, The Victorian and the Romantic. The book opens with a quote on the writing process from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic poem Aurora Leigh. We responded to the idea of one’s audience being solely a future self who looks back with pride on achievements, rather than a preoccupation with current social image, imaginary fears and expectations. SPECIAL OFFERAny 3 prints for $48 (regularly $72) Code: 3PRINTSSee all prints here • 11x14 inch art print with white border • Premium, fine art paper made in New York • Elegant eggshell finish• Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll! • Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14) Custom sizes available HERE
