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Antique Framed Print : The Pilot faints, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S. T. Coleridge
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The Pilot faints, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S. T. Coleridge
XJF393855 The Pilot faints, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834); I moved my lips - the Pilot shrieked and fell down in a fit ; Plate 32; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12872401
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print, titled "The Pilot faints, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" transports us to a tumultuous moment in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem. Created by Gustave Dore in 1876, this wood engraving captures the essence of despair and chaos that permeates the narrative. In this particular scene, we witness a hermit-like figure standing amidst crashing waves and an ominous storm. As the mariner recounts his harrowing tale, he reveals how his words caused the pilot to collapse in frightful disbelief. With lips moving but no sound escaping them, the mariner's supernatural encounter proves too much for those around him to bear. Dore masterfully conveys both motion and emotion through intricate lines etched into wood. The intensity of each wave is palpable as they crash against a sinking ship nearby, symbolizing impending doom. The pilot's limp body sprawled on deck adds an element of vulnerability amidst nature's wrath. Published by Harper & Brothers in New York over a century ago, this print showcases Dore's exceptional talent for storytelling through art. It serves as a visual reminder of Coleridge's timeless themes: man versus nature and the consequences of human actions. As we gaze upon this evocative image today, it invites us to reflect on our own encounters with forces beyond our control – reminding us that even in moments of despair or uncertainty, there is still beauty to be found within artistic expressions such as these
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