Tintin visiting the grave of his "father" Georges Remi a.k.a. Hergé.
References: My own Medium: Wacom tablet and Photoshop Time taken: Somewhere between 20 and 30 hours, spread over 2 weeks Close-up at 100% original size: [link]
It's a little strange when you think about it. Tintin, thanks to the work of Hergé, has gained the same type of immortality that characters like Beowulf and Sherlock Holmes have come to know. In exchange though, Hergé was still mortal and now (as the picture illustrates) Tintin is left "fatherless."
As of this year in January (2012) Tintin is about 83 years old in "Real Time." You can almost see that Tintin has, long ago, come to this realization and yet is still heartbroken over the loss of his "father."Truly a beautiful piece, one that I would love to frame.
I'd have to say that my favorite feature is the color of the flowers in the grave that are growing, they look so fragile and delicate.
All stars filled, because taking away from the fact it's Tintin for a moment, this is one of the most beautifully classic portraits of someone simply missing their parent. The background, the church (which is old and BEAUTIFUL), and just the whole slightly grey tone makes the sombre and lonely mood stand out even more. Going back to Tintin, he looks so young here, but at the same time, he looks ... reserved? Which suits his character, of course. In some sense, it's like the background is reflecting him, rather then he's openly showing emotion. It's absolutely perfect, really and truly.
Tintin adventures have been following me nearly all my life and I am 52. He's my favourite character. Thank you for this and all your work about him and Capitaine Haddock. It's simply amazing
This is a really nice piece and it makes me imagine that all those other tombstones belong to other dead writers, like Dr. Seuss and such and that their creation visit them as well. May I feature this in my journal?
As of this year in January (2012) Tintin is about 83 years old in "Real Time." You can almost see that Tintin has, long ago, come to this realization and yet is still heartbroken over the loss of his "father."Truly a beautiful piece, one that I would love to frame.
I'd have to say that my favorite feature is the color of the flowers in the grave that are growing, they look so fragile and delicate.
My thanks for this stunning piece of Art.
Going back to Tintin, he looks so young here, but at the same time, he looks ... reserved? Which suits his character, of course. In some sense, it's like the background is reflecting him, rather then he's openly showing emotion.
It's absolutely perfect, really and truly.
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