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Anke Katrin Eissmann

"Voronwe in Nan-tathren" by Anke Katrin Eissmann

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'Yet fairest of all are the willows of Nan-tathren, pale green, or silver in the wind, and the rustle of their innumerable leaves is a spell of music: day and night would flicker by uncounted, while still I stood knee-deep in grass and listened. There I was enchanted, and forgot the Sea in my heart. There I wandered, naming new flowers, or lay adream amid the singing of the birds, and the humming of bees and flies; and there I might still dwell in delight, forsaking all my kin, whether the ships of the Teleri or the swords of the Noldor, but my doom would not so.'

J.R.R.Tolkien: Unfinished Tales: Of Tuor and his coming to Gondolin


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18 May 200445 Nienna
I love this. I don't know what it is about it but it moved me. WOW! ...
18 Jul 200445 Kendy Lewis
I'm stunned. Being a descriptive/atmospheric poet myself, I deeply appreciate Tolkien's work, and I have never seen such a perfect harmony of word and color. The contented smile reminds me of times when I too have found an almost sacred place of beauty. I am deeply touched by the immense power and joy of this piece. Thank you for showing me such a wonderful vision.And thank you very much for your comment.
10 Sep 200445 Merry Wanderer of the Night
It's such a relaxing picture. 12Thank you.
5 Oct 200445 Fiacha fiacha@fia...de>
I don't know, why this picture makes me feel so terribly homesick....but it does.
I am really sorry, that this is none of the pictures, that have been re-printed for being sold by you.
I'd have loved to have it here, with me.

Blessings on ravenwings to you!
May your enchanted watercolours never run dry!Thanks a lot.
16 Jun 200545 Hana "Marmota" Běťáková
I have seen many of your pictures on the internet and I think they are the best illustrations for Tolkien's books at all. Leaving enough place for everyone's imagination, I mean. Watercolor suits Tolkien well... This picture is my favourite. It made me read the Tuor's tale; I wanted to know who is this elf called Voronwë.
I think it shows very well that thing about elves, which Tolkien described as "dreaming with open eyes". (I hope I wrote it well, because I know only the Czech translation of Tolkien's book, though I'm reading Two Towers in English now.)I would like to hear from you some day, because I feel we could have much to talk about, but I know you must be a very busy person, making such great pictures... I joined Elfwood right now and I still don't have any gallery, but when it is done, I'm looking forward to meeting you there - though I know my pictures aren't good enough.
25 Jun 200545 Hana "Marmota" Běťáková
I forgot - it is very peaceful! Thank you for this. Voronwe looks just like I imagine elves. I'm glad, that there is somebody, who has same eyes like me...
7 Jul 200545 Hana "Marmota" Běťáková
Commenting again... This picture just makes me to! Because I remembered one day I was lying in the grass and looking up into branches of some willows... It is a very special memory. Nothing happened, in fact, but it was beautiful. And it is commited with Tolkien's works for me, because I met one friend there and we talked about them. So I can understand Voronwë on this picture. Lying in the grass and looking up into willows' branches is one of the best things I know... Voronwë is my favourite character in the Silmarillion now. And I wish I could have this picture, but I'm not as rich to buying originals:-( It seems to me like painted for me. So, thanks.
30 Sep 2005:-) Fletcherz
im speechless (and that doesnt happen often!) This pic really is flawless, i love his profile face and the grass in particular x
16 Aug 200645 Anime Freak
I'm enthralled on how detailed this is! You've got some talent and patience. wow!
29 Nov 200645 Total anke admirer
Awesome, awesome, awesome, it's wonderful and really, really peaceful...
Keep drawing!
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'Voronwe in Nan-tathren':
 • Created by: :-) Anke Katrin Eissmann
 • Copyright: ©Anke Katrin Eissmann. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Beleriand, Elf, Noldo, Tolkien, Voronwe, Watercolour
 • Techniques: Watercolour
 • Inspirations: JRR Tolkien
 • Submitted: 2003-10-01 15:19:25
 • Views: 3545
 • Resolution: 700x535

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