portraits from the writers

July 11, 2012

portraits from the writers

A drawing of Alice by Lewis Carroll, from his personal illustrations for Alice In Wonderland.

Charles Baudelaire's self-portrait.

More writers' artworks can be seen in this post at the Imprint blog, including a fine rebus letter from Mark Twain to his family, carrying a note to the effect that he was not sure if the children would be able to read the letter, so he included pictures.

Link via Maud, on Tumblr.

11 Jul 2012 13:47:34 | Art, Writing - curiosities

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