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"The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship"(litho)
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"The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship"(litho)
2794918 " The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship" (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship." Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb (George Allen & Unwin, 1929).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23133654
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Bore Marina Pericles Pirates Plays Prize English Literature
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This lithograph by George Soper, titled "The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship" transports us into the world of William Shakespeare's play Pericles. The scene depicted here captures a pivotal moment in the story where Marina, the daughter of Pericles, is abducted by pirates. Soper's meticulous attention to detail brings this dramatic scene to life. The menacing pirates are shown with fierce expressions and muscular physiques as they forcefully carry Marina away. Their pirate ship looms in the background, adding an ominous atmosphere to the composition. The artist skillfully captures both the fear and vulnerability of Marina through her delicate features and wide-eyed expression. Her flowing gown billows around her as she struggles against her captors, emphasizing her helplessness in this dire situation. This print was created for Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb in 1929. It serves as a visual representation of one of Shakespeare's most thrilling plays while showcasing Soper's talent for storytelling through art. "The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship" invites viewers to delve into the rich world of English literature and experience firsthand the excitement and danger that permeate Shakespearean works.
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