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The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
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The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
607581 The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 23240616
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This engraving by Frederick William Fairholt takes us back in time to the night before the famous pilgrimage to Canterbury. The scene is set at The Tabard Inn, bustling with activity as pilgrims from all walks of life gather together for their journey. In this intricately detailed print, we see a diverse crowd of individuals preparing for the pilgrimage. A friar engages in conversation with a haberdasher and merchant, while a prioress and doctor exchange pleasantries nearby. Each character is distinctively dressed, showcasing their social status and occupation. The atmosphere is alive with anticipation as various figures mill about - a carpenter, cook, knight, clerk, tapiser, nun, miller, squire - forming an eclectic mix of personalities united by their shared purpose. The setting itself exudes history and charm; The Tabard Inn stands proudly amidst the vibrant London streetscape. Its walls echo tales told by Geoffrey Chaucer in his renowned work "The Canterbury Tales" adding another layer of significance to this already iconic image. Fairholt's masterful engraving captures not only the diversity within society but also highlights the common thread that binds humanity together: our collective desire for spiritual fulfillment and personal growth. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's collection curated by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment before an unforgettable journey commences – one that will forever be etched into literary history.
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