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The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica

The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica


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The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica

XJF393829 The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834); The ice was here, the ice was there, The ice was all around ; Plate 6; ); French, out of copyright

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In this photo print, we are transported to the frozen seas of Antarctica, where a marooned ship finds itself trapped amidst towering icebergs. The scene is straight out of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and beautifully captured by Gustave Dore in 1876. Amidst this desolate landscape, a mesmerizing sight unfolds before our eyes - the appearance of an albatross. With its majestic wingspan and graceful flight, the albatross becomes a beacon of hope for these stranded sailors. As if guided by some mystical force, it leads their ship through treacherous icy waters towards freedom. Dore's wood engraving skillfully portrays the eerie ambiance surrounding this encounter. The frigid air seems to seep through the image as we can almost feel the biting cold on our skin. The vast expanse of ice creates an otherworldly atmosphere that adds to the sense of isolation and danger faced by these sailors. "The Appearance of the Albatross" serves as a reminder that even in nature's harshest conditions, there is still room for unexpected salvation. This iconic moment from Coleridge's poem captures both man's vulnerability against nature and his capacity for resilience when confronted with adversity. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we cannot help but be drawn into its haunting beauty – a testament to humanity’s enduring spirit in face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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