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"Meg Merrilies and the Dying Smuggler, "from the Exhibition of the National Institution (engraving)
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"Meg Merrilies and the Dying Smuggler, "from the Exhibition of the National Institution (engraving)
1587443 " Meg Merrilies and the Dying Smuggler, " from the Exhibition of the National Institution (engraving) by Lauder, James Eckford (1811-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Meg Merrilies and the Dying Smuggler, " from the Exhibition of the National Institution. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1857.
J E Lauder); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22550824
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Edhibitions Exhibited Exhibitors Gipsies Literary Illustrations National Institution Smugglers Walter Scott World Exhibition Guy Mannering
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The captivating engraving titled "Meg Merrilies and the Dying Smuggler" takes us back to a time of mystery and intrigue. Created by James Eckford Lauder, this piece was exhibited at the National Institution and later featured in The Illustrated London News in 1857. The scene depicted is inspired by Sir Walter Scott's novel, Guy Mannering, where Meg Merrilies, a gypsy woman, stands beside a dying smuggler. The composition beautifully captures the tension between light and shadow as well as the emotional intensity of the moment. Lauder's attention to detail brings each character to life; Meg Merrilies' weathered face reflects years of hardship while her piercing gaze hints at hidden knowledge. The dying smuggler lies on his makeshift bed, surrounded by fellow gypsies who watch over him with concern. This engraving not only showcases Lauder's artistic skill but also serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of literary illustrations during that era. It transports viewers into an atmospheric world filled with smugglers, gypsies, and clandestine activities. As we admire this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of how art can transport us across time and immerse us in stories long past.
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