Browse Items (98 total)

  • Tags: landscape

Illustration on Page 118a of the 1886 James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition, Golden Ladder Series" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook

8UVA_Nisbet_1886_118_web.jpg

This 4-color wood engraving, appearing on page 118a of the 1886 James Nisbet & Co. Golden Ladder Series reprint, depicts Ellen and Nancy at the brook. The illustration first appeared without color in James Nisbet's 1853 Author's Edition (see 3WIS). The caption to the image reads "The Charmed Spot" with a reference to page 118. The image depicts Ellen sitting thoughtfully beside a brook, while Nancy stands behind her, wearing a sullen expression. Ellen is dressed in a clean apron and wrapped in a red shawl, whereas Nancy stands in a rather dingy and wrinkled dress. This further illustrates the fundamental difference between Ellen's purity and gentleness, and Nancy's rough-and-tumble ways.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 8UVA_33_118a

Frontispiece to Volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook

77CIA_Nisbet_1853_Vol1_01G_ed_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and Nancy at the brook. Ellen sits next to the water with her hands in her lap as Nancy stands behind Ellen looking down at her. A line of trees extends across the background of the illustration and several bushes surround Ellen and Nancy. The stillness of the two girls is contrasted by the movement of the water in the foreground of the illustration.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: IsPartOf 77CIA

Illustration on Page 424a of the 1853 G. Routledge and Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen and John on the Cat's Back

47CIA_Routledge_1853_424B_web.jpg

This is the illustration on page 424a of the 1853 G. Routledge and Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen and John on the Cat's Back. A caption below the illustration reads "John finds Ellen on the Mountain," a reference to the scene after Alice's death appearing on page 424. In the illustration, John stoops down and wraps one arm around Ellen as she stands with her arms around his neck facing away from the viewer. They are surrounded by rocks and tall foliage, which frame their position on the mountain. Ellen's white dress stands out against John's black attire and the dark grey foliage behind them. The name of the illustrator, Dalziel, is inscribed in the lower-right corner of the illustration.

Subjects: The Cat’s Back, Ellen, John

Identifier: 47CIA_33_424a

Illustration on Page 337 of 1892 J. B. Lippincott Company "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Mr. Van Brunt in the Woods

9CIA_Lippincott_1892_337_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing on page 337 of the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Company "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and Mr. Van Brunt in the woods. Ellen stands holding a basket among the trees and grass of the woods as Mr. Van Brunt leans against his ax in the background with several chopped pieces of wood sitting near his feet. His two oxen stand near him as he gazes at Ellen, who looks around her, seemingly in awe of the natural beauty of the woods as she rests her hand on her chest.

Subjects: In the Woods, Ellen, Mr. Van Brunt

Identifier: 9CIA_33_337

Frontispiece to the 1888 J.B. Lippincott Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Standing in a Flower Garden

6CIA_Lippincott_1888_001G_ed_web.jpg

This illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1888 J. B. Lippincott Company reprint, depicts Ellen standing in a garden. A caption below the illustration reads, "Bear a lily in thy hand: / Gates of brass cannot withstand / One touch of that mighty wand." This caption quotes a stanza from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Maidenhood," and emphasizes Ellen's innocence and purity. In the illustration, Ellen stands in a garden surrounded by flowers and trees. She holds a book in one hand and caresses a lily with the other. She wears a brimmed hat with a bow and gazes directly at the viewer of the illustration. Below the illustration is also the name of the illustrator, Frederick Dielman, as well as the title of the novel and the volume and page number.

Subjects: Ellen

Identifier: 6CIA_14

Illustration on Page 152a of Volume 1 of the 1888 J.B. Lippincott Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook

6CIA_Lippincott_1888_152D_ed_web.jpg

This illustration, appearing on page 152d of Volume One of the 1888 J.B. Lippincott Co. reprint, depicts Ellen balancing carefully on a log that straddles the brook, while Nancy watches her from the other side. Ellen has her arms stretched out for balance, and a look of concentration on her face. Nancy is facing away from us, and is standing on one foot, as she has just finished putting her shoes back on after crossing the brook herself. Beneath the illustration, in a cursive script, is the name of the artist, Frederick Dielman, and the line "Ellen set out upon her perilous journey," from page 152 of the text. At the very bottom of the page, in the same script, is the title of the book along with the volume and page number.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 6CIA_33_152d

Illustration on Page 236a of Volume 1 of the 1888 J. B. Lippincott Co. Reprint Depicting the Snow Storm

6CIA_Lippincott_1888_236D_ed_web.jpg

This illustration, appearing on page 236d of Volume One of the 1888 J. B. Lippincott Company reprint, depicts Alice and Ellen walking through the snow storm. Alice is looking away and leaning over to pick up Captain Parry, and Ellen appears to be looking up at the sky with a worried expression on her face. The dark trees and strong wind create an ominous scene. Beneath the illustration, in a cursive script, is the name of the artist, Frederick Dielman, and the line "In a few minutes he came in sight," from page 237 of the text. At the very bottom of the page, in the same script, is the title of the book along with the volume and page number.

Subjects: The Snow Storm, Ellen, Alice, Captain Parry

Identifier: 6CIA_33_236d

Frontispiece to the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Standing in a Garden

9CIA_Lippincott_1892_001I_ed_web.jpg

This illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Company "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen standing in a garden. A caption below the illustration reads, "Bear a lily in thy hand: / Gates of brass cannot withstand / One touch of that mighty wand." This caption quotes a stanza from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Maidenhood," and emphasizes Ellen's innocence and purity. In the illustration, Ellen stands in a garden surrounded by flowers and trees. She holds a book in one hand and caresses a lily with the other. She wears a brimmed hat with a bow and gazes directly at the viewer of the illustration.

Subjects: Ellen

Identifier: 9CIA_14

Illustration on Page 124a of the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting, Ellen and Nancy at the Brook

9CIA_Lippincott_1892_124B_ed_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing on page 124a of the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Company "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen crossing the brook as Nancy waits for her on the other side. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 125 and reads, "Ellen set out upon her perilous journey." This quote heightens the sense of anticipation already present in the illustration as Ellen holds her arms out to steady herself as she steps onto a log to cross the narrow brook. Nancy stands on the other side of the brook, holding onto a tree as she clutches at her sock, leaning forward to either mock or encourage Ellen. Foliage surrounds the two girls and a short fence can be seen in the background.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 9CIA_33_124a

Illustration on Page 196a of the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting the Snow Storm

9CIA_Lippincott_1892_196B_ed_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing on page 196a of the 1892 J. B. Lippincott Company "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and Alice caught in a snow storm as they search for Captain Parry, who has been lost during the journey down the mountain as the two attempt to return home from Mrs. Vawse's. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 196 and reads, "In a few minutes he came in sight." Alice and Ellen both clutch at their dresses and shawls to keep themselves warm as the snow and wind blows around them. Ellen looks back helplessly, surrounded by snow-covered trees as Alice beckons to Captain Parry, who stands barely visible on the snowy path. The caption of the illustration provides some relief to the hopelessness of the situation as the viewer of the image realizes that Alice and Ellen have finally discovered what they were searching for and can now continue their journey down the mountain.

Subjects: The Snow Storm, Ellen, Alice, Captain Parry

Identifier: 9CIA_33_196a