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The Mayor of Casterbridge. By Thomas Hardy, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
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The Mayor of Casterbridge. By Thomas Hardy, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. "Now", said Henchard between his gasps, "Your life is in my hands", 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
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The Mayor of Casterbridge
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is a captivating engraving by Robert Barnes, published in The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper in 1886. This evocative image is taken from Thomas Hardy's eponymous novel, which was first published in the same year. The scene portrays a pivotal moment from the novel, as the protagonist Michael Henchard, played by the man on the floor, finds himself at the mercy of his enemies. Henchard, a proud and impulsive man, had made a rash bet that led to him selling his wife and baby daughter to travelers. After a long absence, he returns to Casterbridge, only to find his wife remarried and his past catching up with him. In this moment, Henchard is confronted by his former friends and business associates, who have come to take their revenge. The engraving captures the intensity of the confrontation, with Henchard's adversaries towering over him, their faces contorted with anger and menace. Henchard, helpless and defeated, lies on the wooden floor, his eyes wide with fear and despair. The rough texture of the flooring adds to the sense of brutality and struggle, while the dark, moody atmosphere of the image reflects the novel's Victorian setting. Barnes' masterful use of contrast and shading creates a powerful visual narrative, drawing the viewer into the heart of this compelling story. The image is a testament to the enduring power of Hardy's writing and Barnes' artistic vision, offering a glimpse into the complex and often unforgiving world of rural England in the nineteenth century.
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