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Leopreston — Javert on the Hunt
Published: 2009-05-25 15:40:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 10326; Favourites: 329; Downloads: 0
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“In the moment when the eyes of the two men met, Javert, without having made the least gesture, became hideous. He had the face of a fiend who has found the victim he thought he had lost.”What can I say? Javert and Valjean have grown on me since I started reading the book, so much so that poor Enjolras has been retired to the back of the sketchbook! Ha ha. I really like the way Hugo portrays Javert. He seems a very black and white character, perhaps misunderstood but cold and ruthless all the same. I’d imagine him to wear that stern look most of the time… he is, after all, the LAW! And the law is not mocked! Yadda yadda ha ha ha! *Is thrown in the Seine* XD
So yeah, I went a little crazy on the old textures here. Not so sure if it really works… perhaps it’s a bit much. Still, Valjean and Cosette attempt to escape the dogged determination of Javert…
(Artwork © Leona Preston 2009 / ‘Les Misérables’ © Victor Hugo)
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Comments: 192
I see you drew this a while ago, but just thought I'd mention I love the expressions in this piece. 
And I haven't read the book yet, but am certainly going to!
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i'm new in town, though a member for 2 years-- just started posting and browsing. THIS is brilliant! Excellent! Love your style-- if you hadn't posted the name, i think we would all just KNOW who he is. Bravo!
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Hee hee, well in that case, welcome! 
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Is that not always the way? I look at things long enough, I paint over them ('what was I thinking??'
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"stop looking at it!!"
Sound advice I think. *stuffs it away in a drawer*
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Although I love Javert's amazing eyebrows, it's definitely Valjean's expression in this that I really, really love.
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Ha ha ha! A kind of 'oh gaaaaaawd!' expression. XD
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I imagine him just thinking: "bollocks."
But seriously! I think it really captures a sense of sinking-heart dread that's difficult to describe, just in one simple expression. And that I love.
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Ahahahaha!!! Yours was... much more appropriate I think. XD
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I knew I loved Javert, and this is why. Stern fellows are oh-so-tasty.
Look at that faaaaaace, aww, what a sourpuss :3
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Ha ha ha, he certainly does have a face like a slapped bum! XD
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Very atmospheric and well drawn. I love his face.
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Ha ha ha ha, it's always... the FACE. XD
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I also love everything you're saying about Javert, or rather, the LAW. xD
*shall stop spamming with comments nao*
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Ha ha ha, the LAW is final! XD
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How did I MISS this? It's amazing!
I'm becoming a fan of Javert precisely because he's so black-and-white and I love to poke fun at him. xD
The poor man.
I like how you drew Jean Valjean and Cosette, too!
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Ha ha ha ha, jeez... I don't like this any more. I really messed up Javert's face (or his eyebrows to be more precise). Still, it was good practice at least.
Ha ha ha, well I don't blame you. He is an amazing character!
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But--but-- his eyebrows are part of what MAKES the picture! D8
He really is. I'm appreciating him more and more. x3
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LOL! Tame those eyebrows Javert!!! XD
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Gorgeous! i love that expression!
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左顾右盼，这里没人看懂中文是不？
仰天大笑三声：沙威大人来捉奸啦！
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whoo, great job 
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Oh, I absolutely love those engravings! Thank you very much!
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I fell in love with this the moment I saw the thumbnail.
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I'm so glad you like it! Oh... it won't be the last time I draw him I'm sure. XD Thank you!
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I really enjoy all those textures and your fancy hatching, of course!
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Ha ha, that's madness hatching! It's not patented, so anyone is welcome to join the madness by using it. XD
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Seriously, this is one of the most amazing pictures of Javert I have seen. 
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Ha ha ha, I'm glad you like it.
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Excellent!
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Wow, this is great! This is always how I pictured Javert in the book
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Oh oh oh oh, Les Mis!!
You know, I can't imagine if you're read Phantom by Susan Kay (not the original Gaston Leroux version) but she had a character in the novel called 'Javert' who was Erik (the Phantom's) ...eh, keeper of sorts. In a later article about the book, she said indeed, that much of her character, including the name, was inspired from Victor Hugo's likeness of the character.
Love this piece by the way. I think the texture really works well here, reminds me of a classic "Scrooge" haha. I love Javert, gotta be my favorite from Les Mis...though I am yet to read the novel, I have read Victor Hugo's the Hunchback of Notre Dame and loved it, so Les Mis is on my list.
Keep up the fantastic work. I always enjoy my visits to your gallery. ^^
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Thank you muchly for the kind comment!
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I find Javert most humorous at times--no doubt he would seem less so, were I standing in Monsieur Valjean's shoes.
The darker side of your style truly suits his prowl-y look--lovely work, Ma'am!
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Ha ha ha, yes, it's a kind of dry humour...
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I love the intense feel of this sketch. If Javert were chasing me, I'd be freaking out.
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Ha ha ha ha ha! He's totally obsessed and he doesn't know it! XD Thank you for the kind comment.
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Congrats. I'm being obsessed by Les Misérables at the moment, and I think Javert is a great character too. I love the way you portrayed his expression, great textures and awesome job with the redingote.
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"I'm being obsessed by Les Misérables at the moment"
Hee hee, me too! Great feeling eh?
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His angular face reminds me of Erik somehow. Speaking of which, I've finished reading Phantom of the Opera!
Poor Erik...
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