Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Daniel Albert Veresmith. Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Daniel Albert Veresmith

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Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Daniel Albert Veresmith. Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Daniel Albert Veresmith

Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "You be the Women they call Mrs Durbeyfield, I recon? he said to Tess's mother.", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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This print depicts a scene from Thomas Hardy's classic novel, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," published in 1891. The image, created by Danial Albert Veresmith, captures a pivotal moment in the story as a man, dressed in rural attire, approaches Tess's mother with a curious and inquisitive expression. The caption from the original publication in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," reads, "You be the Women they call Mrs. Durbeyfield, I recon?" he said to Tess's mother." The scene is set in the picturesque countryside of Wessex, England, with a horse-drawn wagon in the background, suggesting the journey or transportation that Tess and her family are undertaking. The print beautifully captures the essence of the Victorian era, with its attention to detail in the clothing, the setting, and the expressions of the characters. The image is a poignant reminder of the story's themes of family, motherhood, and the challenges faced by women in society during that time. Tess's mother, with a weary and resigned expression, looks up at the man, perhaps sensing the implications of his question. The man's confident and assertive demeanor highlights the power dynamics at play in the story. Daniel Albert Veresmith's engraving is a testament to the enduring appeal of Hardy's novel and the power of literature to transport us to another time and place. The print invites us to reflect on the characters' journeys, both literal and metaphorical, and the complexities of human relationships and identity.

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