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"A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Arti Creator: M. Jackson. "A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Arti Creator: M
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"A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Arti Creator: M. Jackson. "A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Arti Creator: M
"A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1856. Engraving of a painting. The following are the lines which the Artist has specially illustrated: [Beneath those rugged elms, that yew-tree's shade, Where heaves the turf in many a mould'ring heap, ] Each in his narrow cell for ever laid, The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep'. Lines from "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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A Country Churchyard
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is a captivating engraving of a painting by Samuel Read, showcased at the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists in 1856. This evocative work of art, inspired by Thomas Gray's renowned poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," invites viewers to ponder the beauty and tranquility of rural life and the passage of time. The image depicts a serene churchyard, nestled amidst the countryside. Beneath the shade of rugged elms and a yew tree, the graves of the hamlet's forefathers lie peacefully, their mounds covered in overgrown vegetation. The artist has meticulously illustrated the lines from Gray's poem, which reads: "Beneath those rugged elms, that yew-tree's shade, Where heaves the turf in many a mould'ring heap, Each in his narrow cell for ever laid, The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep." The black-and-white engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the 19th-century British countryside and the deep-rooted connection between nature, religion, and the cycle of life and death. The rural scene is a testament to the enduring appeal of Gray's poem, which continues to inspire artists and poets alike. The painting's quiet, contemplative atmosphere invites reflection on the beauty of the natural world and the peaceful final resting place of the rural community's ancestors. The rustic charm of the churchyard, with its mausoleum and tombs, adds to the sense of history and tradition, making "A Country Churchyard" a timeless masterpiece.
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