Oil on Canvas 24”x30” (29”x36” framed),
“The Elephant Man-Joseph Merrick” oil on canvas 24”x30” (29”x36” framed) original available!
Joseph Merrick, also known as “The Elephant Man” was an English Artist who suffered from severe physical abnormalities until his tragic death at age 27. In his early years, he was branded this nickname while being exhibited in a freak show, a London doctor discovered him and offered Joseph a room in a local hospital, where he could be studied and given some modest dignities. While in the care of the London hospital, Joseph would create handmade models of nearby cathedrals, despite his physical limitations, only leaving his refuge under the discretion of a cap and hood, out of fears of ridicule and harassment.  In his short time, Joseph dealt with the uncomfortable pains of sleeping sitting up, until he was found dead laying flat on his back, the weight of his head ultimately breaking his neck. Whether desperate to be more comfortable, or choosing to put his fate into a higher power is unknown, but it’s safe to say his life was as interesting as it was heartbreaking. 
I’ve had a fascination with this unique human being for awhile, I’m a huge of the David Lynch film “The Elephant Man” and I’ve read as much as I could find on him, it was only a matter of time that I would paint this sweet soul.