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The Mariner gazes on the ocean and laments his survival while all his fellow sailors have died
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The Mariner gazes on the ocean and laments his survival while all his fellow sailors have died
XJF393840 The Mariner gazes on the ocean and laments his survival while all his fellow sailors have died, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 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); I looked upon the rotting sea, and drew my eyes away ; Plate 17; ); French, out of copyright
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Grief Loneliness Sailor Sorrow Sadness
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In this hauntingly beautiful wood engraving by Gustave Dore, we are transported into the heart-wrenching scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The print captures a moment of profound sorrow and grief as the mariner stands alone on his vessel, gazing out at the vast expanse of the ocean. His face is etched with sadness and loneliness, for he is burdened with an unimaginable fate - to be the sole survivor while all his fellow sailors have perished. The artist skillfully conveys these emotions through intricate details and masterful use of light and shadow. The waves crash against the ship, symbolizing both nature's power and its indifference to human suffering. As we look closer, we can almost feel the weight of despair in every line on the mariner's face. This image serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality and vulnerability in a world that often feels indifferent to our struggles. It invites us to contemplate themes such as guilt, redemption, and isolation that permeate Coleridge's timeless work. Dore's wood engraving transports us into a realm where words fail but art speaks volumes. It encapsulates not only one man's lamentation but also universal feelings of loss and longing. This print serves as a testament to both Coleridge’s literary genius and Dore’s artistic prowess – capturing raw human emotion frozen in time for generations to come.
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