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- Tags: landscape
Facing Frontispiece and Title Page Vignette of Volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Sampson Low, Hamilton, Adams, & Co. "Author's Edition" Reprint Depicting Mr. Van Brunt Tending His Flock and Edinburgh
These black and white illustrations, appearing as the frontispiece and title page vignette to volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet "Author's Edition" reprint, depicts Mr. Van Brunt tending his flock and Edinburgh. The frontispiece depicts Mr. Van Brunt tending his flock of sheep. Ellen stands among the sheep, looking happily at them as they stand around her. Mr. Van Brunt stands near her, throwing feed to the sheep from a bowl tucked under his arm. A fence extends down the left side of the illustration toward a large mountain in the background, over which looms a billowy cloud. The field where Mr. Van Brunt and Ellen stand is mostly bare except for several trees that stand near the mountain. The title page vignette depicts Edinburgh. The landscape captures the natural beauty of the hilly terrain, while also showing the large edifices and monuments known to that city, such as the Nelson Monument, which spires up into the sky. In the front center of the image are tourists gazing upon old Edinburgh. This pairing of an image depicting the American pastoral ideal and the largest city of Scotland contrasts the developing values of each country.
Subjects: Mr. Van Brunt Tending His Flock, Edinburgh, Ellen, Mr. Van Brunt
Tags: landscape
Identifier: 9WIS_14_16
Facing Frontispiece and Title Page Vignette of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet "Author's Edition" Reprint Depicting the Ox Cart and the Ship
These black and white illustrations, appearing as the frontispiece and title page vignette to volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet "Author's Edition" reprint, depicts the ox cart and a ship at sea. The frontispiece depicts depicts Ellen riding in the ox cart as Mr. Van Brunt walks alongside the oxen. Mr. Van Brunt holds up a whip as Ellen sits in a chair in the ox cart looking around her. The landscape surrounding the ox cart is bleak as bare trees hang over the path, and the dark sky contrasts the white ground, suggesting cold weather. The bleak landscape seems to suggest Ellen's apprehension upon leaving Thirlwall in the ox cart as Mr. Van Brunt guides her to her Aunt Fortune's house. The title page vignette depicts a large ship on a dark, rough sea. The ship is heading towards the horizon as the sun rises. The pairing of these illustrations compares two modes of travel that appear in the novel, both suggesting a journey to an unfamiliar location.
Subjects: Ship, The Ox Cart, Ellen, Mr. Van Brunt
Identifier: 3WIS_14_16
Frontispiece of the 1880 J.B. Lippincott & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook
This illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1880 J. B. Lippincott & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen and Nancy at the brook. In the illustration Ellen attempts to cross the brook, holding out her hand toward Nancy as if for stability. Nancy stands barefoot on the other side of the brook, leaning casually against a tree and holding her shoes. Ellen's white dress stands in contrast to Nancy's dark figure. A small waterfall cascades in the brook behind the pair, a small house stands atop a hill on the right side of the illustration, and a mountain rises up in the background.
Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy
Tags: landscape
Identifier: 4CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1890] Frederick Warne & Co. Reprint Depicting Mr. Van Brunt Tending His Flock
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1890] Frederick Warne and Co. reprint, depicts Mr. Van Brunt tending his flock of sheep. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 435 and reads, "She went eagerly out of the door with Mr. Van Brunt to a new pleasure," and describes Ellen's excitement as she looks down at the sheep around her. Mr. Van Brunt stands near her, throwing feed to the sheep from a bowl tucked under his arm. A fence extends down the left side of the illustration toward a large mountain in the background, over which looms a billowy cloud. The field where Mr. Van Brunt and Ellen stand is mostly bare except for several trees that stand near the mountain.
Subjects: Mr. Van Brunt Tending His Flock, Ellen, Mr. Van Brunt
Tags: flowers, landscape, sheep mountains
Identifier: 79CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).
Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice, The Brownie
Tags: horse, horseback riding, landscape, mountains, trees
Identifier: 35CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).
Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice
Tags: horse, horseback riding, landscape, mountains, trees
Identifier: 32CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint, Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).
Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice
Tags: horse, horseback riding, landscape, mountains, trees
Identifier: 28CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1896] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1896] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).
Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice
Tags: horse, horseback riding, landscape, trees
Identifier: 7UVA_14
Frontispiece to the [1898] A. L. Burt Co. "The Home Library" Reprint Depicting Alice Telling John of Her Illness
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1898] A. L. Burt Company "The Home Library" reprint, depicts Alice telling John of her illness. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 422 and reads, "Alice's head found its old place on her brother's shoulder." In the illustration, Alice and John sit on a bench, Alice resting her head on John's shoulder, and John clasping Alice's hand. A young girl, possibly Ellen, stands behind them, looking out at the hills that extend into the distance behind the pair. Indistinct trees stand around the bench where Alice and John sit, framing the intimate scene.
Subjects: Alice, John
Identifier: 12CIA_14
Frontispiece to the [1903] Ward, Lock & Co, Ltd. "Complete Edition" Reprint Depicting Alice Finding Ellen on the Cat's Back
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1903] Ward, Lock, and Co. Ltd. Complete edition reprint, depicts Alice finding Ellen on the Cat's Back. Ellen sits in the grass, laying across a rock, her hands pressed to her face, as Alice stands above her, leaning her hand against a rock as she looks down gently at Ellen. The outlines of several mountains rise up in the background and a budding branch reaches out over Ellen. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 129 and reads "Ellen was wrought up to the last pitch of grief," and conveys Ellen's despondency.
Subjects: The Cat’s Back, Ellen, Alice
Identifier: 34CIA_14