Home > Arts > Artists > K > Rudyard Kipling
Illustration, A Song of the English, The Sea
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Illustration, A Song of the English, The Sea
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). She Calls Us, Still Unfed, depicting a sailing ship on the sea, with an allegorical female figure floating in the foreground, referring to the many English sailors lost at sea over hundreds of years. Date: first published 1893
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14229444
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1893 Allegorical Allegory Calls Drowning Floating Heath Hungry Jingoism Jingoistic Kipling Lost Navigation Patriotic Patriotism Poem Poems Poetry Publication Robinson Rudyard Sailors Siecle Song Swallowing Symbolism Verse
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> K
> Rudyard Kipling
> Arts
> Literature
> Books
> Arts
> Literature
> Illustration
> Arts
> Literature
> Magazines
> Arts
> Literature
> Services
> Royal Navy
A Song of the English - The Sea,
EDITORS COMMENTS
an illustration from Rudyard Kipling's patriotic poem set, published first in the English Illustrated Magazine in 1893, presents a poignant allegory of the sea and the many English sailors who have drowned in its depths over centuries. The illustration, titled "She Calls Us, Still Unfed," depicts a sailing ship bravely navigating the vast, tumultuous sea, its sails billowing in the wind. In the foreground, an allegorical female figure in green and pink robes floats, her arms outstretched, her expression inviting yet mournful. The figure symbolizes the sea itself, calling out to the sailors with its seductive beauty, only to swallow them up in its cold, unforgiving waters. The title "She Calls Us, Still Unfed" refers to the insatiable hunger of the sea for the lives of those who dare to transport themselves across its expanse. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the English navy and its sailors in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, during the fin de siècle and the 1890s. The illustration's haunting symbolism and powerful allegory continue to resonate with readers and art lovers, making it a timeless work of art and literature.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
