Original Painting Study
Morticia Addams is the elegant and gothic matriarch of The Addams Family, a fictional household created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938. She has been portrayed in various adaptations, including TV series, films, and comics, and remains an enduring icon of dark glamour, wit, and macabre charm.
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Dark and Enchanting – Morticia is known for her pale complexion, long flowing black hair, and floor-length gothic gowns, often resembling a slinky black widow.
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Poised & Witty – She speaks with a calm, almost hypnotic elegance, often delivering sharp humor and deadpan remarks.
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Affectionate & Passionate – She shares a famously romantic and theatrical love affair with her husband, Gomez Addams, frequently speaking to him in French and swooning over his devotion.
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Motherly Yet Morbid – She nurtures her children, Wednesday and Pugsley, while encouraging their macabre interests, from playing with guillotines to experimenting with explosives.
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Carolyn Jones (1964–1966) – The classic Addams Family TV series version, bringing elegance and deadpan comedy.
100 x120 cm painted on board