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A scene from, To Please His Wife, by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
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A scene from, To Please His Wife, by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
8631329 A scene from, To Please His Wife, by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene from, To Please His Wife, by Thomas Hardy. Illustration from Black and White. A Weekly Illustrated Record and Review, 27 June, 1891.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving captures a scene from Thomas Hardy's novel, "To Please His Wife," with exquisite detail and emotion. The image depicts a woman standing on the rugged cliffs of the English coast, her shawl billowing in the wind as she gazes out at the vast sea before her. She is dressed in traditional 19th-century attire, complete with a cap and headdress that add to the sense of time and place.
The setting is both romantic and dramatic, with a church tower looming in the background and waves crashing against the rocks below. The woman's expression conveys a mix of longing and determination, hinting at themes of love, seduction, and sacrifice that are central to Hardy's work.
As an illustration from Black and White magazine in 1891, this print not only brings to life one particular moment from Hardy's novel but also serves as a visual representation of the literary style and themes of his writing. It invites viewers to imagine themselves within the world of the story, feeling its emotions and experiencing its conflicts firsthand.
Overall, this engraving is a beautiful homage to both Thomas Hardy's timeless storytelling and the artistic skill of 19th-century illustrators who brought his words to life on paper.
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