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Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho)
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Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho)
5992132 Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, / Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (Constable, 1909).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 31716306
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Hankey William Lee 1869 1952 Looks Modest Oliver Goldsmith Primrose Sweet The Deserted Village Thorn William Lee Hankey Adorn Britisch Britisch Peeps
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This print showcases an exquisite illustration by William Lee Hankey, depicting a scene from Oliver Goldsmith's renowned poem "The Deserted Village". The vibrant colors of this lithograph bring to life the beauty and melancholy of the deserted village. In the foreground, a modest cottage stands adorned with its simple charm, as sweet as a primrose peeking beneath a thorn. Hankey's artistic skill shines through in his ability to capture both the physical details and emotional essence of Goldsmith's words. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported into the world of Goldsmith's poem—a world where nature and human existence intertwine. The delicate strokes and careful composition invite us to reflect on themes such as loss, nostalgia, and the passage of time. Through Hankey's interpretation, we witness not only the physical abandonment of buildings but also the spiritual emptiness that pervades these once-thriving spaces. This print is part of a private collection that cherishes exceptional works of art like this one. It serves as a testament to Hankey's talent as an artist and his ability to breathe life into literature through visual representation. As admirers appreciate this piece, they are reminded that great art has no boundaries—it transcends time and place while evoking emotions that resonate within us all.
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