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Can you stand such a ceremony as this, 1907 (illustration)
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Can you stand such a ceremony as this, 1907 (illustration)
2963083 Can you stand such a ceremony as this, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 20 of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818. This edition 1922 by J.M.Dent & Sons using 16 of the 24 original 1907 plates.
Henry Tilney teasingly describes to Catherine on their way to Northanger how she will be conducted by the housekeeper Dorothy to dimly lit rooms apart from the rest of the family. ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22695748
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Abbey Austen Catherine Morland Horror Housekeeper Jane Austen Lamp Northanger Parody Regency
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This illustration, titled "Can you stand such a ceremony as this, 1907" takes us back to the enchanting world of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Created by Charles Edmund Brock in 1907, this print captures a pivotal moment from Chapter 20 of the novel. In this scene, Henry Tilney playfully describes to Catherine Morland how she will be led through dimly lit rooms by the housekeeper Dorothy during her stay at Northanger Abbey. The watercolor painting beautifully depicts an elegant bedroom adorned with tapestries and lit by a solitary lamp. The gothic atmosphere hints at the underlying themes of horror and mystery that pervade Austen's work. Brock's meticulous attention to detail transports us into the Georgian era, evoking a sense of nostalgia for 19th-century society. The regency-style furnishings and clothing worn by the characters further enhance the authenticity of this illustration. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of Jane Austen's remarkable ability to blend social commentary with wit and satire. Through her timeless literature, she continues to captivate readers across generations. This particular print is part of a collection published in 1922 by J. M. Dent & Sons, utilizing sixteen out of twenty-four original plates created by Brock in 1907. It serves as both an homage to Austen's literary genius and an exquisite piece of visual artistry that brings her words vividly to life.
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