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Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
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Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
XYC183001 Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c.1857 (oil on canvas) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 91.4x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; (add.info.: They are all couched in a pit hard by Hernes oak, with obscured lights; which, at the very instant of Falstaffs and our meeting, they will at once display to the night; Falstaff faced by fairy realm; ); English, out of copyright
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This print captures a scene from William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" depicting the mystical Hernes Oak. Painted by George Cruikshank in 1857, this oil on canvas artwork measures 91.4x121.9 cm and is currently housed at the Yale Center for British Art, USA. In this enchanting composition, we witness Falstaff confronting a realm of fairies amidst the clandestine darkness of the night. The obscured lights surrounding Hernes Oak are about to be revealed, illuminating this otherworldly encounter. The painting beautifully portrays the juxtaposition between Falstaff's earthly presence and the ethereal fairy troop that surrounds him. Cruikshank masterfully captures the essence of Shakespearean magic with his use of candlelight and intricate details that bring goblins and elves to life within a woodland setting. As viewers, we are transported into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy, where ordinary mortals come face-to-face with extraordinary creatures. This evocative piece invites us to contemplate themes such as illusion versus reality, human folly confronted by supernatural forces, and nature's hidden secrets waiting to be discovered within ancient trees like Hernes Oak. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, let us immerse ourselves in its mysterious allure while appreciating both Shakespeare's timeless storytelling and Cruikshank's artistic interpretation.
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