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The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
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The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643701 The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales. Illustration for The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (Chatto and Windus, 1909).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25165348
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Geoffrey Chaucer Pilgrim Pilgrims Prologue The Canterbury Tales Characters English Literature Tale
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This lithograph, titled "The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales" transports us back to the medieval world of Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned literary masterpiece. Created by Robert Ambrose Dudley in 1909, this print beautifully captures one of the memorable characters from Chaucer's Prologue. In this enchanting illustration, we see The Plowman depicted with great detail and authenticity. Clad in humble attire and holding his trusty plow, he exudes a sense of hard work and simplicity. His weathered face tells tales of countless hours spent tilling the land to sustain his community. As we delve into The Canterbury Tales, we encounter a diverse group of pilgrims embarking on a journey to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Among them is The Plowman - an embodiment of honesty and integrity. He represents the virtues that Chaucer admired in rural laborers during his time. Dudley's skillful engraving technique brings life to this iconic character as if he has stepped out from the pages of history itself. Every line and stroke adds depth and texture to The Plowman's figure, making him come alive before our eyes. This lithograph serves as a visual reminder not only of Chaucer's enduring literary legacy but also highlights the importance placed on hard work and moral values during medieval times. It invites us to reflect upon these timeless themes while appreciating both artistry and literature intertwined within its composition.
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