#six cleves

[mind-less-boy]

If I had a nickel for every musical about a group of six that compete in song form, each getting their own song, to be the winner only to find out at the end that not everyone get to win/not one wins and that okay, I’d I’ve two nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s Wierd that it’s happened twice

[taniatas]

[erosyrup]

The cast of Six the Musical UK/International Tour!

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Got the chance to pass them fan-gifts, so I drew these within a day to print out 🥺 they were incredible performers!!

[knighthelm]

All Henry VIII Wives together

Tumblr really doesn't like this one. Click for higher res.

[timegrrrl]

You want a queen bee? Well there's half a dozen! 👑

This is a redraw of art i did back in 2019... that is like.. half a decade ago now omg... that's so crazy...

Reblogs are appreciated :3 !!!

Below the cut is the OG and a redraw i did around 2021 !!

OG and 2021 Redraw !!

[thimblebean]

“We’re One of a Kind, No Catergory!” ✨👑🌹

Art Instagram - @Nanalytix

[dontloseyourheadinmycandystore]

[thesquirrelqueer]

we’re taking back the microphone!

[georgeivsexpiredbrandy]

Something that I think people forget when bashing SIX The Musical is that it doesn't frame itself as the most reliable source and a beacon of historic value. It's just a fun show with modern themes that is meant to tell you the most basic part of these historic figures' lives. In the end, SIX The Musical's purpose is to get you interested in ACTUALLY learning the history behind its fun songs and interesting takes on historic figures. Sure, songs like Don't Lose Ur Head carry very little historic value, but the small amount they do carry and the way they present it are more than enough to get viewers interested in learning more. Not to mention the fact that it sets up a new generation with a more sympathetic view of the women it portrays, helping to prevent even more glorification and praise of Henry VIII's terrible actions.

[catherinesboleyn]

Elvi Hale as Anne of Cleves

The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)

[jessibbb]

Six!

[averlym]

pitch day

[paradise-bi-the-dashboard-lightt]

Naomi Alade as Anna of Cleves Appreciation Post

[soulrestinginstpetersburg]

Anne Boleyn's prayer book

[sixaus-meaa]

Six The Musical as Tweets pt64

[knighthelm]

Next two of Henry VIII's wives: Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves!

Putting a little explanation for these designs under the break:

Both of these women were painted by Hans Holbien, and their portraits by that artist played a pretty vital role in how I wanted to depict these women. For Jane, I decided to stick as close as I could, because I think Jane gets the most artistic interpretation than any of the other wives. She's a blank slate to a lot of directors in Tudor adaptations. This is brought on by the very scant records we have of what she was really like in life. We do know she loved quail while she was pregnant, and encouraged Henry to treat his daughter Mary better, which ultimately ended in her being welcomed back at court. Her family has kept samples of her embroidery through history, so it's fun to imagine her working on something in between breaks for her portrait.

For Anne, I went the complete opposite. Her Holbien portrait is extremely famous, but I feel like it creates the misconception that Anne never changed during the rest of her life in England. The portrait also has been used to cast doubts on her appearance (and whether or not her looks are exagerrated). In reality, Anne was dressed in typical English court digs when she arrived in England, and was noted to be very pretty. It wasn't until after Henry cast doubts on her appearrance, and even her chastity, in order to get out of the marriage as quickly as possible. I wanted to give these back to her, as white symbolised purity and chastity in this period. Anne lived a good life as Henry's sister, and outlived all the other of Henry's wives. She was known for being kind to her staff, and loving to pair cards with a good drink.