The Emperor's Son II

 

In this drawing, the Emperor's son is hesitant and uncertain when confronted with his own mortal lust. He was raised and groomed to lead a nation and has no experience dealing with someone on an individual basis. Especially in this scenario where the guard from a much lower class, it is evoking feelings of surrender and submission. Unfamiliar with servicing another man but excited by the opportunity, the prince allows his warrior protector to introduce him to the wonder of sex between men. The bodyguard exhibits some of the best scar tissue I have ever produced in a drawing. Primitive but informative.

 

— Michael Kirwan

 

The Emperor's Son II — 1999 — 5½" x 9"

 

Published in Mandate magazine - January, 2000

You can read the story it illustrated HERE.

 

This work of art was framed for an art exhibition in Orlando, Florida.  The mat has been carefully cut to still show the artist's original signature on the paper.

 

 

 

 

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