"Striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day

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"Striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day

3474168 " Striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day..", from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Media ID 23150416

© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images

Lanky Lean Schoolmaster Sleepy Hollow Stormy Tarry Town Windy Blowy Ichabod Crane Stroll Strolling

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In this print titled "Striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day" we are transported to the enchanting world of Sleepy Hollow, as imagined by Washington Irving. The image, beautifully rendered in vibrant colors through a lithographic process by Arthur Rackham, captures the essence of this timeless tale. A solitary figure emerges from the misty backdrop, his silhouette leaning against the forceful wind. It is none other than Ichabod Crane, the lanky schoolmaster who has become synonymous with Sleepy Hollow's eerie legends. With his trusty walking stick in hand, he braves the stormy weather that sweeps across Tarry Town. The gusts whip at his coat and tousle his hair as he takes each deliberate step along the undulating hillside. His lean frame seems almost weightless against nature's tempestuous dance. Yet there is determination etched upon his face; an unwavering resolve to continue on his journey despite adversity. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we cannot help but be drawn into Crane's world - a place where reality intertwines with folklore and imagination reigns supreme. We can almost feel the blustery winds tugging at our own clothes and hear echoes of whispers carried away by their force. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst life's storms, it is essential to keep striding forward with resilience and courage – just like Ichabod Crane on that fateful windy day in Sleep

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