LINDSAY, Norman (Australian, 1879-1969). ?Poetae et Reges" Signed Pen and Ink Drawing. [N.p., n.d.] Pen and ink with some corrections in white and some areas decorated in white, depicting the theme of the transitory nature of war and kings when compared to the lasting effect of art and poetry. Signed at lower right corner. Sight approximately 17 ? x 10 ?". Matted and framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 27 ? x 20". Some toning, soiling, light scuffing to artwork. Near fine. ?To be a poet is to stand upon the dais and right hand of warlike Caesar, Gods and kings were but the very dust of things. Did not old Homer (and his crew of lesser measure) grandly strew their fitful progress with the bays of deathless triumph songs of praise? Each deed of martial enterprise, or royal bounty, straightway dies, save only when the magic fire o Genius give it to his lyre?.. A king is but a mess of clay Set i'the light, then put away;" It is possible that this poem was written by either Lindsay or his friend, poet Hugh McCrae, reflecting their shared philosophy. Not examined out of frame. From the Collection of Louis A. Irmo. Measurements: 28 x 21 x 2".