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"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
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"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Engraving of a painting depicting a '...chivalric and important personage - a [Scottish] Border chieftain, we should say - one who, though here obliged to ride for his life, loves fighting even more than plundering. Our impression is confirmed by the quotation which follows the title in the catalogue of the recently-closed Exhibition...: "his sole delight, The moonlight raid, the morning fight". This is a quotation from the fourth canto of Scott's "Lay of the Last Minstrel," and applied to the brave old Lord of Harden...we own to always feeling a fresh and thrilling interest in the Border-stories of daring exploit and hairbreadth escape. And in seeing the imminent peril of this chief, so vividly placed before us by Mr. Beavis, and that, too, threatening a Border hero, who, judging by the blazing buildings in the distance, appears, single-handed, to have done mischief enough for many, and who even now seems half disposed to turn upon his pursuers - can we help sympathising even with the apparent wrongdoer, or expressing a wish that the carbine-bullet will miss, so that...he may soon laugh at his pursuers, and, as the title seems to promise, may safely effect his "escape"?'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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The Escape
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by R. Beavis, a captivating print from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy in 1864, transports viewers to a moment of high drama and tension. The engraving depicts a Scottish Border chieftain on horseback, racing for his life with pursuers hot on his trail. Despite the danger he faces, there is a sense of bravery and defiance in his posture, hinting at his love for fighting and adventure.
The detailed composition brings to life the words of Sir Walter Scott's "Lay of the Last Minstrel," evoking tales of daring exploits and narrow escapes that have long captivated audiences. The blazing buildings in the distance add to the urgency of the scene, suggesting that this chieftain may have been involved in some mischief before being forced to flee.
As we gaze upon this thrilling image captured by W Thomas, we cannot help but feel drawn into the narrative unfolding before us. Will this Border hero manage to outwit his pursuers and make a successful escape? The tension is palpable as we root for him to evade capture and continue on his adventurous journey.
"The Escape" serves as a reminder of our fascination with stories of courage and survival against all odds, making it a timeless piece that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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