Art for capt_facepalm: Remembrance Day

[methylviolet10b]

Title: Remembrance Day
Recipient: capt_facepalm
Artist: enname
Rating: G
Medium: Graphite
Character/s: Holmes and Watson
Summary: An illustration from capt_facepalm's Roll Call, for the following passage:

Some time later, a light tread on the floor tiles indicated someone’s approach so Watson recovered his composure as best he could. The slight creak as someone seated themselves in the pew behind him caused Watson to raise his bowed head in anticipation of unwelcome attention.
“My dear fellow, is there anything I can do for you?” a familiar, but unexpected voice inquired with great concern.

Author's Note: Please pardon any errors in uniform, rank or other matters historiographical in nature. The pews are correct from what I recall of the Reading Minster.

Comments

[tripleransom.livejournal.com]

Love the art, but could I have a link to the story, please? I don't believe I've read it and can't seem to locate it on LJ or AO3.

I'd love to know the background on this neat sketch!

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Dear Artist,
Thank you so much for this image!

You have captured the moment just before Watson realises that it is Holmes who has taken the seat behind him. Even though the rest of his regiment is gathered outside, Watson is still all alone with his grief. Holmes, who is not known for his sympathetic nature, nonetheless has a wonderful sense of timing.

Your faces are very compelling. Watson looks so... bereft (Poor Watson!), and Holmes seems willing to give him the time he needs. I also like the details you included like Holmes' pocket watch chain.

As for the historical details: It is all good. It is important that Watson is in uniform, but I have never been able to figure out exactly what that might look like, nor am I an expert on insignia. (And the pews are perfect: narrow with very rectangular lines.)

So, thanks so much!

[fabelschwester.livejournal.com]

Everything about this picture screams grief. Poor Watson!
Thanks for sharing!

[methylviolet10b]

Lovely work, mystery artist! Watson looks so pained and broken.

[hardboiledbaby]

Oh my, I can't stop looking at Watson: his expression, his posture, all so very telling of the turmoil within. Thank you for sharing this, Anon.

[stardust-made.livejournal.com]

Such beautiful, evocative piece of art. The moment is captured perfectly in the shading of the drawing, in their faces, in their poses. Both Holmes and Watson are so in character. Wonderful work!