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The mules were loaded with thirty-seven robbers in jars (engraving)
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The mules were loaded with thirty-seven robbers in jars (engraving)
5991807 The mules were loaded with thirty-seven robbers in jars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mules were loaded with thirty-seven robbers in jars. Illustration for The Arabian Nights Entertainments with several hundred illustrations by W H Robinson, Helen Stratton, A D McCormick, A L Davis and A E Norbury (George Newnes, 1899).); © Look and Learn
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Jars Loaded Mules Robbers The Arabian Nights Entertainments Thirty
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This engraving, titled "The mules were loaded with thirty-seven robbers in jars" takes us on a visual journey into the world of Arabian Nights Entertainments. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases the remarkable talent and imagination that went into illustrating this timeless literary masterpiece. Intriguingly, we see a group of mules laboring under their unusual cargo - jars containing thirty-seven cunning robbers. The scene is filled with suspense and mystery as we wonder how these mischievous thieves ended up trapped within these vessels. This illustration serves as a vivid reminder of the thrilling tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from Arabian Nights. The attention to detail in this engraving is truly remarkable; every line and shadow brings life to each character and object depicted. We owe thanks to artists such as W H Robinson, Helen Stratton, A D McCormick, A L Davis, and A E Norbury for their countless illustrations that have enriched our understanding of classic literature. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, it transports us back to a time when storytelling was cherished above all else. It reminds us that art has the power not only to captivate our senses but also to preserve stories for generations to come. Let us appreciate this enchanting piece as both an homage to great literature and a testament to human creativity throughout history.
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