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Ballad / Mars Daughter
EARL MARs DAUGHTER She is carried off to her lover (who lives with her as a dove by day) by a a flight of swans (really her lovers brothers and their men). Date: traditional
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Ballad Ballads Brothers Carried Dove Lives Lover Swans
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts a scene from the traditional ballad "Earl Marsden's Daughter," a tale steeped in history and romance. The image shows the eponymous daughter, elegantly dressed in the attire of the time, being carried off by a flight of swans. However, these regal birds are not her saviors, but rather her loyal brothers and their men, disguised in swan skins to protect her from an unwanted suitor. The daughter's lover, who resides in the avian realm during the day, awaits her arrival. Their unconventional love story transcends the boundaries of human society, reflecting the enduring power of passion and the lengths one will go to for the object of their affections. The print's intricate details and rich colors transport us back to a time when such tales were passed down through generations, shared around firesides, and immortalized in the pages of history books. The swans' graceful forms and the daughter's determined expression evoke a sense of wonder and enchantment, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of love and the power of the natural world. This evocative image is a testament to the enduring allure of traditional ballads and the captivating stories they contain. It serves as a reminder that love, in its many forms, has the power to transcend the ordinary and inspire the most extraordinary tales.
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