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The marooned ship in a moonlit sea, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S
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The marooned ship in a moonlit sea, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S
XJF393842 The marooned ship in a moonlit sea, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wwod engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834); The moving moon went up the sky ; Plate 19; ); French, out of copyright
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In this print, we are transported to a moonlit sea where a marooned ship sits in eerie stillness. The scene is taken from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by S. T. Coleridge, a haunting tale of isolation and redemption. The artist, Gustave Dore, masterfully captures the calmness of the night as the moon shines brightly above. Its gentle glow casts an ethereal light on the water's surface, illuminating every detail of the abandoned vessel. The intricate wood engraving technique used by Dore adds depth and texture to each stroke, enhancing our sense of immersion in this otherworldly setting. As we gaze at this print, we can almost feel the silence that surrounds us. It is as if time stands still in this desolate place; no wind rustles through sails or stirs waves into motion. We are left to ponder what events led to this lonely ship's fate and what trials await its crew. "The marooned ship in a moonlit sea" serves as a visual reminder of humanity's insignificance against nature's vast power. It evokes feelings of melancholy and introspection while also inviting us to explore themes such as guilt, redemption, and man's relationship with his environment. This remarkable artwork invites us into a world filled with mystery and symbolism—a testament to both Coleridge's poetic genius and Dore's artistic prowess.
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