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Spirit of the Pond
Spirit of the Pond - Scene from The Spirit of the Pond. The millers wife sees her husbands head appear in the millpond. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: 1909
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Husbands Millers Millicent Pond Sees Sowerby Spirit Millpond
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Spirit of the Pond - A Haunting Scene from The Spirit of the Pond by Millicent Sowerby (1909) This evocative print, titled "Spirit of the Pond," is a captivating scene from The Spirit of the Pond, a short story published in 1908 by English author Henry James. The image, created by renowned British artist Millicent Sowerby in 1909, brings the haunting tale to life through her masterful use of color and composition. At the heart of the story is the miller's wife, who, one fateful day, gazes out at the millpond and is startled to see her husband's head floating on the water's surface. The print beautifully captures the moment of her discovery, as she stands transfixed, her hand reaching out in disbelief towards the ethereal apparition. Millicent Sowerby's expert use of watercolor and pencil creates a dreamlike atmosphere, with the millpond's calm, reflective surface shimmering in the soft light. The miller's wife, dressed in a traditional, flowing gown, is rendered in delicate detail, her expression a mix of shock, sadness, and curiosity. The surrounding landscape, with its rolling hills and towering trees, adds to the sense of otherworldliness and mystery. The Spirit of the Pond is a poignant and thought-provoking work of art that invites viewers to ponder the depths of the human psyche and the power of the unknown. Millicent Sowerby's interpretation of this haunting tale continues to captivate audiences over a century after its creation, making it a must-have for any art or literature enthusiast.
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