Fine Art Print : Illustration, A Song of the English, Lions
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Illustration, A Song of the English, Lions
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). On the Sand-Drift -- on the Veldt-Side, depicting human bones with two lions (a reference to British interests and events in South Africa). Date: first published 1893
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Media ID 14229442
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1893 Bones Colonialism Danger Drift Heath Human Imperialism Jingoism Jingoistic Kipling Lion Lions Lost Patriotic Patriotism Pioneers Poem Poems Poetry Publication Robinson Rudyard Sacrifice Sand Siecle Skull Song Veldt Verse Wild
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
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Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
A Song of the English - Lions
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an illustration from a series of patriotic poems by Rudyard Kipling, first published in the English Illustrated Magazine in 1893. This evocative image, titled "On the Sand-Drift -- on the Veldt-Side," captures the raw beauty and danger of the African landscape, as well as the tenacious spirit of the English pioneers who ventured into the unknown territory of South Africa during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The illustration depicts two majestic lions standing guard over human bones and a skull, symbolizing the sacrifices made by the English in their quest for colonial expansion. The sand drift and veldt side serve as a backdrop to the scene, emphasizing the harsh and unforgiving environment that the pioneers faced. The image is a poignant reflection of the jingoistic sentiment that characterized the fin de siècle period, a time when British imperialism and colonialism were at their height. The lions, with their fierce gaze and regal posture, embody the strength and power of the British Empire, while the human bones and skull serve as a reminder of the cost of expansion and the dangers that came with it. Kipling's poems, which were published in the same year as this illustration, captured the imagination of the British public and helped to fuel the sense of national pride and patriotism that characterized the era. The image of the lions and the human bones on the veldt side remains a powerful symbol of the sacrifices made by the English in their pursuit of empire and the indomitable spirit that drove them forward in the face of danger and adversity. This illustration is a testament to the enduring power of literature and art to capture the essence of a time and place, and to inspire and challenge us to reflect on the complexities of history and the human experience.
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