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Illustration, A Song of the English, Melbourne
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Illustration, A Song of the English, Melbourne
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Melbourne -- Greeting! Nor fear nor favour won us place. Depicting an allegorical female figure representing Melbourne, Australia, sitting on a rock in a rough sea. Date: first published 1893
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1893 Allegorical Allegory Cloak Foam Heath Jingoism Jingoistic Kipling Melbourne Patriotic Patriotism Poem Poems Poetry Publication Robinson Rough Rudyard Siecle Song Spray Symbolism Verse Waves Wind Windy
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A Song of the English - Melbourne
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is an evocative and allegorical illustration by an unknown artist, published first in the English Illustrated Magazine in 1893. The image depicts a female figure personifying Melbourne, Australia, seated on a rocky outcropping amidst the tumultuous waves of the sea. Melbourne extends a hand in greeting, her determined expression reflecting the resilience and fortitude of the young Australian city. The rough, red-haired figure wears a cloak billowing in the wind, her face framed by a cascade of curls. The waves crash around her, their white foam and blue-green hues creating a sense of both danger and beauty. The rocky coastline behind her is jagged and unforgiving, yet Melbourne remains steadfast, her gaze fixed on the horizon. The title of the illustration, "Melbourne," is inscribed at the bottom, along with the lines of a poem by Rudyard Kipling, "Nor fear nor favour won us place." These words reflect the spirit of patriotism and jingoism that characterized the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, particularly in the context of the British Empire's expansion and the growing national pride of its colonies. The illustration is a striking example of the fin de siècle aesthetic, with its emphasis on symbolism, allegory, and the use of strong, contrasting colors. The rough, textured quality of the illustration adds to its sense of energy and movement, making it a powerful visual complement to Kipling's verse. Overall, "A Song of the English: Melbourne" is a captivating and evocative work of art that speaks to the complex history and identity of both Melbourne and Australia as a whole.
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