Photographic Print : Burns / Cotters Saturday
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Burns / Cotters Saturday
THE COTTERs SATURDAY NIGHT His bonnet rev rently is laid aside, his lyart haffets wearing thin and bare; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide
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1785 Bare Bonnet Burns Glide Laid Poems Saturday Strains Sweet Thin Zion
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints featuring 'Burns / Cotters Saturday' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the essence of a traditional Scottish Saturday night, with the man's bonnet cast aside and his worn-out hose on display. The lyrics from Robert Burns' poem "The Cotter's Saturday Night" add a poetic touch to this stunning print, transporting you back in time. Experience the beauty and history of this captivating image in your very own space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 25.2cm (14" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of respite following a long day of labor for a Cotter farmer in 18th century Scotland, as he settles into the comfort of his humble abode on a Saturday night. The Cotters, or small tenant farmers, lived a simple yet hardworking life, toiling on the land from dawn till dusk. In this moment, Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, is depicted as one such Cotter, having laid aside his bonnet and worn-out haffets (leather soles). The strains of hymns or poems, once sweet in the hallowed halls of Zion, now glide gently through the quiet night. The scene is set in the year 1785, a time when Burns was penning some of his most beloved works. The books and poems scattered around the room serve as a testament to his literary prowess and dedication to his craft. The fire crackles in the hearth, casting a warm, inviting glow over the room, while the worn-out furniture and sparse decor speak to the modest means of the Cotter farmer. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the life of a humble Scottish farmer, one who, like Burns, found solace and inspiration in the simple pleasures of life. The thin, worn-out haffets and the bare, unadorned room serve as a reminder of the hardships faced by the Cotters, while the poet's bonnet, laid aside, hints at the creative genius that lay within. The image, with its historical significance and literary allusions, is a beautiful and poignant reminder of a bygone era, one that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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