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Frontispiece to the 1853 G.P. Putnam & Co. "Illustrated Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen in the Woods
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1853 G. P. Putnam & Company Illustrated Edition reprint, depicts Ellen walking in the woods. In the illustration, Ellen walks along a path through the woods carrying a basket of flowers over her arm. She smiles and pulls her jacket around her as her dress, hair, and hat are blown behind her, suggesting a gusting wind in the illustration. A small house can be seen nestled in the background and a mountain rises up behind it. The scene maintains a sense of openness despite the trees that line the path along the left side of the illustration.
Subjects: In the Woods, Ellen
Identifier: 11CIA_14
Frontispiece to the 1886 James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition, Golden Ladder Series" Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1886 James Nisbet and Co. edition, depicts Ellen seated upon a white pony named Sharp, while speaking with Alice who walks alongside. The caption beneath the illustration reads "The Pleasant Ride." Both characters are dressed in simple traveling clothes, and appear to be conversing with one another as they travel through a pastoral landscape comprised of small shrubs, rather large trees in the back ground, and a mountain in the horizon.
Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice
Tags: horse, horseback riding, mountains, trees
Identifier: 8UVA_14
Frontispiece to the 1887 James Nisbet & Co. "Golden Ladder Series, New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
This color illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1887 James Nisbet & Co. Golden Ladder Series reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's white horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. A caption below the illustration reads, "The Pleasant Ride," conveying the ease of the movement and interaction taking place in the illustration. 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: 4DES_14
Frontispiece to Volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook
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
Frontispiece to Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition” Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival
This frontispiece from the second volume of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co "New Edition" Reprint, is a black and white image, that has been damaged by yellowing mildew. This image depicts a scene on page 47, of Ellen receiving a letter from the letter carrier, who is on horseback. Ellen stands on a raised boulder, her hand outstretched to take the letter. There are some trees surrounding her, and the path to the farm frames the carrier.
Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim
Tags: fence, horse, horseback riding, letter, riding cropp, trees
Identifier: 78CIA_14
Full Cover of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp
Subjects: Full Cover, Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice
Tags: Eastlake, girl, horse, horseback riding, mountain, publisher's monogram, trees, woman
Identifier: 32CIA_1
Illustration on Page 114c of Volume 1 of the 1853 G.P. Putnam & Co. "Illustrated Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding in the Ox Cart
This black and white illustration, appearing on page 114c of the 1853 G. P. Putnam & Company Illustrated Edition reprint, 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.
Subjects: The Ox Cart, Ellen, Mr. Van Brunt
Identifier: 11CIA_33_114c
Illustration on Page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Nancy Finding Ellen at the Brook
This black and white illustration, appearing on page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Nancy finding Ellen 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. A caption below the illustration reads "The Charmed Spot," reflecting the gentleness and stillness conveyed in the illustration as Ellen sits quietly by the brook.
Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy
Identifier: 35CIA_18_118a
Illustration on Page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Nancy Finding Ellen at the Brook
This black and white illustration, appearing on page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Nancy finding Ellen 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. A caption below the illustration reads "The Charmed Spot," reflecting the gentleness and stillness conveyed in the illustration as Ellen sits quietly by the brook.
Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy
Identifier: 32CIA_33_118a