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Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The moving Moon went up the sky. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. 1882
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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore captures a haunting scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The image depicts the moment when the moving moon ascends into the sky, casting an eerie glow over a desolate sea. In this 19th-century style illustration, we witness the encounter between a sailor and a man on his way to a wedding ceremony. The mariner, having returned from a long and treacherous voyage, stops the unsuspecting traveler and begins to recount his harrowing tale. As we delve into this print's intricate details, we are transported back in time to an era of superstition and maritime folklore. The black-and-white woodcut adds to the sense of despair and hopelessness that permeates both Coleridge's poem and this artwork. The ancient sailing ship stands tall against the night sky as if cursed by some unseen force. It serves as a ghostly reminder of past journeys filled with problems and misfortune. Through this print, Duncan1890 skillfully captures not only the essence of Coleridge's masterpiece but also evokes feelings of mystery and intrigue associated with historical naval expeditions. This art product is reminiscent of Victorian-style illustrations that transport us back in time while reminding us of humanity's enduring fascination with tales from our seafaring past.
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