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The Bells, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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The Bells, illustration by William Heath Robinson
The Bells, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, illustration by William Heath Robinson (1900). Showing a group of frantic-looking bellringers pulling on ropes. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Lucinda Gosling/Mary Evans
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The Bells," an enchanting illustration by the renowned British artist William Heath Robinson, brings to life Edgar Allan Poe's hauntingly beautiful poem of the same name. This print, created in 1900, depicts a frenzied scene of bellringers, their faces etched with alarm and determination, as they frantically pull on ropes attached to a towering bell tower. The ominous shadows cast by the moonlit church and the ominous clouds in the sky add to the sense of urgency and foreboding. Edgar Allan Poe's poem, published in 1849, is a masterpiece of American literature that explores the themes of time, death, and the supernatural. The poem's opening lines, "Hear the sweet bells jingling, ringing gently through the traveler's town," set the tone for a journey through the various stages of life and the inevitable arrival of death. The bells, once joyful and celebratory, become a harbinger of doom as the poem progresses. William Heath Robinson's illustration perfectly captures the essence of Poe's poem, with the bellringers' desperate efforts to ring the bells signifying the futile attempts to halt the passage of time and the inevitable approach of death. The illustration's Victorian and Edwardian aesthetic adds a historical context to the work, transporting us back to a bygone era. This stunning illustration, courtesy of Mrs. J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library, is a testament to the enduring power of literature and the visual arts to evoke emotion and provoke thought. It is a must-have for any collector of poetry, literature, or historical art, and a beautiful addition to any home or office.
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