Graphics inspired by a romantic ballad entitled “The Lilies” written by Adam Mickiewicz
A series of images presenting themes of a romantic ballad entitled “The Lilies” written by Adam Mickiewicz in 1822 exploring various concepts and techniques. Some of them are quick and simplified, experimenting with ideas, while others are more advanced.
“The Lilies” is a story with a moral message supplemented with fantastic events about a lady who, in order to avoid punishment for her infidelity, murders her husband and plants lilies on his grave.
Adam Mickiewicz is a key figure of the Polish Romantic Era and is often compared to George Gordon Byron in terms of his writing style.