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Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
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Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III. January to June, edited by George Newnes. [George Newnes, London, 1892]. (Colorised black and white print)
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The captivating print titled "Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892" takes us back to the thrilling world of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories. Created by the talented artist Sidney E Paget, this illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle transports us to Victorian-era Britain, where crime and mystery lurked in every corner. In this vividly colorised print, we see a man kneeling before another figure with his hands clasped together in a pleading posture. His desperate expression and downward gaze evoke a sense of vulnerability and fear. Meanwhile, the standing figure exudes authority and determination as he looks down upon the accused. This image captures not only the essence of detective fiction but also reflects societal themes prevalent during that time period. It showcases concepts such as law enforcement, investigation, criminality, justice-seeking individuals like Sherlock Holmes or private investigators who were often depicted as heroes fighting against crime. As we delve into this mesmerizing artwork, we are reminded of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling and how his fictional character Sherlock Holmes became an iconic symbol for intelligence and deduction. This print serves as a visual testament to both Doyle's literary genius and Paget's artistic prowess. Preserved through time by The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly edited by George Newnes in 1892, this remarkable piece continues to captivate audiences today thanks to its rich historical context combined with modern colorisation techniques.
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