A Scene from Milton’s ‘Comus’ (exh.1844). Charles Robert Leslie (English, 1794-1859). Oil paint on canvas. Tate.
Seated on an enchanted chair, the Lady is immobilised, and Comus accosts her, holding a necromancer’s wand, he offers a vessel with a drink that would overpower her. Comus urges the Lady to “be not coy” and drink from his magical cup (representing sexual pleasure and intemperance), but she repeatedly refuses, arguing for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
– Die All, Die Merrily
James Norton as Andrey Bolkonskiy, War and peace, 2016 source
James Norton and Robson Green in a playful mood on the set of Grantchester’s Christmas special
I love people who take the time to decorate for each season.
That moment when you have to take a deep breath before speaking cause you know you’re so close to crying.
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What if… Alternate ending of “War and Peace”, wedding of Natasha & Andrei. source: https://vk.com/vivlinggirl
So I’ll remain within your reign, until my thoughts can travel somewhere new… and I wonder if you wonder about me too.