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Mrs Ferrars, 1896 (engraving)
2962871 Mrs Ferrars, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 34 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818. This edition published in 1921 by Macmillan and Co. using Thomsons plates from 1896.
Elinor finally meets Edwards mother: Mrs. Ferrars was a little, thin woman, upright, even to formality, in her figure, and serious, even to sourness, in her aspect. Her complexion was sallow: and her features small, without beauty, and naturally without expression: but a lucky contraction of the brow had rescued her countenance from the disgrace of insipidity, by giving it the strong characters of pride and ill-nature. ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22695744
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Austen Dashwood Edward Elinor Proud Sour Bad Tempered Regency
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This engraving, titled "Mrs Ferrars, 1896" transports us back to the elegant world of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The print, created by Hugh Thomson in 1896 and now part of a private collection, beautifully captures a pivotal moment in the story. In this scene from Chapter 34, Elinor Dashwood finally comes face-to-face with Edward's formidable mother. Mrs. Ferrars is depicted as a slender woman with an upright posture that borders on formality. Her serious countenance exudes an air of sourness while her sallow complexion adds to her austere appearance. Thomson skillfully portrays Mrs. Ferrars' features as small and devoid of natural beauty or expression. However, it is through his artistry that we witness a fortunate contraction of her brow which rescues her countenance from insipidity and instead reveals strong characters of pride and ill-nature. As viewers delve into this exquisite engraving, they are transported to the Georgian era - a time when society was governed by strict rules and social hierarchies prevailed. The illustration not only showcases Thomson's talent but also serves as a visual representation of Austen's masterful storytelling. With its rich historical context and literary significance, this print invites us to explore the complex dynamics between mothers and their children within English society during the early 19th century. It serves as both an homage to Austen's enduring legacy and an artistic treasure for admirers of fine literature
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