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Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving)
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Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving)
5991386 Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To a Slylark. Higher still, and higher, From the earth thou springest. Illustration for The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley in the Lansdowne Poets series (Frederic Warne, c 1880).); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark" transports us back to the 19th century. The image depicts an English countryside scene, with rolling hills and a clear blue sky as the backdrop. In the foreground, we see a solitary lark soaring higher and higher into the heavens. The artist beautifully captures the essence of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "To a Slylark". As we gaze upon this print, we can almost hear the melodious song of the lark echoing through our minds. The bird symbolizes freedom and transcendence as it rises above earthly constraints. This illustration was originally created for "The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley" in the Lansdowne Poets series published by Frederic Warne around 1880. It is now part of a private collection but has been made available to art enthusiasts through Bridgeman Images. As admirers of English literature and romantic poetry, this print allows us to connect with one of Shelley's most celebrated works. It serves as a reminder that there is beauty in nature that can uplift our spirits and inspire us to reach greater heights. With its timeless appeal, this engraving invites us to contemplate on themes such as love, imagination, and human aspiration – all hallmarks of Shelley's poetic genius.
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