Original artwork description:

A black ink portrait of a young girl, inspired by Goblin Market, a narrative poem by Christina Rossetti. The poem tells the story of Laura and Lizzie who are tempted with fruit by goblin merchants.

This verse in particular inspired the drawing of Laura.

"Laura stretch'd her gleaming neck
Like a rush-imbedded swan,
Like a lily from the beck,
Like a moonlit poplar branch,
Like a vessel at the launch
When its last restraint is gone."
Excerpt from Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti.

Materials used:

ink, paper

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