The Curtain Illustration

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The Curtain Illustration

An illustration in reference to a poem, written by Australian poet, Zora Bernice May Cross, showing a woman in a blue dress, hiding behind a stage curtain. O Dawn be swift amid the listening firs! Behind the curtain warm Dolores waits. Daggers are keen that clash for Love. She stirs. Her hand will strike the shadow that she hates. Two fight for love, but one may win for dust... O slender wrist nerved fierce by wine and hate! Not Juan, Julian drew that fatal thrust Through the thin curtain. Dawn is at the gate. Date: circa 1923

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Amid Australian Behind Clash Curtain Dawn Dolores Drew Fatal Fierce Fight Hiding Juan Julian Keen Listening Poem Reference Shadow Slender Strike Swift Thin Unattributed Warm Wine Wrist Written 1923 Bernice Zora

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Behind the Curtains: A Poetic Illustration of Love and Passion by Australian Poet Zora Bernice May Cross This illustration, circa 1923, is a visual representation of the poem "O Dawn be swift amid the listening firs!" written by the Australian poet Zora Bernice May Cross. The image shows a woman, Dolores, hidden behind a stage curtain in a blue dress, her slender wrist nerved fierce by wine and hate. The scene is set with the ominous lines of the poem, "Daggers are keen that clash for Love. She stirs. Her hand will strike the shadow that she hates. Two fight for love, but one may win for dust..." The illustration's haunting beauty captures the intensity and passion of the poem's narrative. The woman's expression conveys a sense of determination and resolve, as she waits behind the curtain, ready to take action against her unseen adversary. The use of the stage curtain as a backdrop adds an air of mystery and drama to the scene, while the listening firs and the approaching dawn serve as a reminder of the passage of time and the impending consequences of the woman's actions. The poem's title, "O Dawn be swift," suggests a sense of urgency and the need for resolution, which is further emphasized by the image of the woman's hand reaching out to strike the shadow. The contrast between the warm, inviting image of Dolores hidden behind the curtain and the violent, passionate lines of the poem adds depth and complexity to the illustration, making it a compelling work of art that continues to captivate and intrigue viewers to this day. This illustration is part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online and serves as a testament to the power of poetry and art to evoke emotion and inspire the imagination.

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