"The Head of Anne Boleyn" by Nat

Our Art Dolls Only or ADO challenge was to create an art doll inspired by a character from Shakespeare. I chose Anne Boleyn from Henry VIII. Here we have the finished piece. "The Head of Anne Boleyn". Check out the previous postings to see her progress.

The steps in my doll construction can be all over the place. I go back and forth. I felt it important to make the French hood as one of my first steps. With the French hood on her head I knew that I wanted to keep Anne's eyes closed. I wanted her to appear to be in deep thought. I wanted dark shading on her features. I can't imagine that anyone who stood near Henry VIII was ever content and secure in their emotions.


I believe this costuming would be before Anne Boleyn was Queen. I wonder if at this point Anne could have walked away from Henry VIII. Once entangled in the love affair could she have changed her mind and lived? Probably not. Once she made the ultimatum "Queen or Nothing" she was doomed.


Anne Boleyn is a true historical figure. She married Henry VIII in 1533. Queen Anne gave birth to the future Queen of England, Elizabeth and just three years later Anne Boleyn was found guilty of adultery, treason and incest. Anne would lose her head in 1536.


Anne Boleyn deserved much better........................

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