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English tourists meeting a clan chieftain on the Isle
English tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody visits a chieftain of the Isle of Mull. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Charles Williams from William Combes The Tour of Doctor Prosody, in search of the Antique and the Picturesque, through Scotland, the Hebrides, the Orkney and Shetland Isles, Matthew Illy, London, 1821
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Antique Challenged Chief Chieftain Clan Doctor Hebrides Highlands Isle Isles Johnson Leven Loch Meeting Orkney Parading Parody Picaresque Prosody Samuel Scot Search Shetland Tartan Tourists Williams Lochleven
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In this handcoloured copperplate engraving, we witness an intriguing encounter between English tourists and a clan chieftain on the enchanting Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The image, drawn and engraved by Charles Williams for William Combes' "The Tour of Doctor Prosody," published in London in 1821, presents a scene of cultural exchange and fascination. At the heart of the scene, a dapper English tourist, donning a tartan kilt, eagerly engages with the proud clan chieftain outside a majestic medieval castle. The castle, nestled on the shores of Loch Leven, adds a sense of history and mystery to the encounter. The tourists, who have likely travelled by sailing boat, are shown parading around the loch, their curiosity piqued by the ancient traditions and customs of the Scottish Highlands. The chieftain, with a stern yet welcoming expression, challenges the tourists with a sense of pride and challenge, perhaps testing their knowledge or resolve. The tourists, in turn, appear eager to learn and experience the rich tapestry of Scottish culture. The scene is filled with a sense of adventure, discovery, and the allure of the antique and picturesque. This image, reminiscent of a caricature or picaresque parody, offers a glimpse into the travel experiences of the early 19th century, when the Scottish Isles were a popular destination for those in search of the exotic and the unknown. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the tartan fabric to the ripples on the loch, bring the scene to life and transport us back in time.
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