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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - rain poured down
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, And the rain poured down from one black cloud. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. 1882
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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore captures a haunting scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". In this gripping illustration, rain pours down relentlessly from one ominous black cloud, setting the tone for the mariner's harrowing tale. Coleridge's longest major poem tells the story of a sailor who recounts his experiences after returning from a long sea voyage. Here, he stops a man on his way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate his and supernatural journey. The 19th-century style of this engraved image adds an air of mystery and spookiness to the already eerie subject matter. The detailed woodcut illustration showcases elements such as sailing ships, historical vessels, and sailors battling torrential rain. Through this art piece, we are transported back in time to witness the despair and hopelessness that plagued these ancient mariners. The black-and-white imagery further emphasizes their struggles against nature's wrath. This print serves as a reminder of our connection to history and literature while also evoking feelings of curiosity about superstitions surrounding seafaring journeys. It is an exquisite example of fine art painting that captures both beauty and darkness within its Victorian-style aesthetic. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, we cannot help but feel drawn into the cursed world depicted here – where ghost ships roam amidst tales of luckless voyages – forever etched in poetic verses by Coleridge himself.
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