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Illustration For Edgar Allan Poes Hop Frog
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Illustration For Edgar Allan Poes Hop Frog
A young woman lies at the feet of a court jester after the king, sitting at a banquet table with his ministers, has thrown a goblet of wine in her face, in an illustration for the Edgar Allan Poe short story Hop-Frog, late 1840s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 13588497
© 2004 Getty Images
1840 1849 Chandelier Court Dining Room Dressing Up Edgar Allan Poe Feet Females Head Jester King Royal Person Large Group Of People Lies Literature Minister Palace Picture Royalty Short Storytelling Table Watching Window Wine Wineglass Young Goblet
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This print transports us to the late 1840s, where we witness a dramatic scene from Edgar Allan Poe's renowned short story, "Hop-Frog". In this illustration, created with exquisite detail and skillful technique, a young woman lies at the feet of a court jester. The setting is an opulent palace dining room adorned with grand chandeliers and elegant furniture. The image captures the aftermath of a shocking act committed by the king himself. Seated at a banquet table surrounded by his ministers, the monarch has callously thrown a goblet of wine in the face of this defenseless woman. Her head hangs low as she endures humiliation while onlookers watch through towering windows. The contrasting emotions portrayed in this artwork are striking. The jester stands tall in his vibrant attire, perhaps contemplating how he can exact revenge for this injustice. Meanwhile, the king remains seated nonchalantly, displaying his royal authority without remorse. Through its masterful engraving technique and attention to detail, this archival print brings Poe's haunting tale to life. It serves as both an homage to literature and an exploration of power dynamics within society. This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to delve into themes of oppression and retribution that continue to resonate today.
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