‘Let me sit heavy on thy soul tomorrow!’ Richard III (1906)
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"Let me sit heavy on thy soul tomorrow!" is a captivating artwork by Udo Keppler, painted in 1906. This painting vividly explores the haunting scene from William Shakespeare's play, "Richard III." It portrays the tormented King Richard III as he confronts the immaterial yet terrifying specter of one of his victims.In this evocative scene, Richard III is depicted lying in a distressed state, draped in a vivid red garment that contrasts dramatically with his surroundings. He appears overwhelmed and helpless, gazing upwards in horror. Above him looms a ghostly apparition, draped in voluminous, shadowy cloaks that lend an eerie and somber mood to the scene. The ghost, with its ghostly pale face and solemn expression, seems to be delivering a portentous message, which is underlined by the painting's title.Keppler's mastery in color usage and dynamic composition brings emotional depth to this depiction, emphasizing the themes of guilt and supernatural retribution. This painting not only captures a pivotal moment from Shakespeare's drama but also serves as a powerful expression of the psychological struggle and the ghosts of past actions that haunt the human psyche.
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Udo J. Keppler, since 1894. known as Joseph Keppler, Jr., was an American political cartoonist, publisher, and Native American advocate. The son of cartoonist Joseph Keppler (1838–1894), who founded Puck magazine, the younger Keppler also contributed to cartoons, and after his father's death became co-owner of the magazine under the name Joseph Keppler. He was also a collector of Native American artifacts.