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"Down he went upon the cobbles, and I stood over him while he lay and groaned"(colour litho)
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"Down he went upon the cobbles, and I stood over him while he lay and groaned"(colour litho)
2813693 " Down he went upon the cobbles, and I stood over him while he lay and groaned" (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Down he went upon the cobbles, and I stood over him while he lay and groaned." Illustration for Herbert Strangs Annual, c 1916.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23157050
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Cobbles Dark Elizabethan Elizabethan Era 1558–1603 House Of Tudor Stood Tudor Dynasty Tudor Period Tudor Times Tudors Dynasty
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The captivating lithograph titled ""Down he went upon the cobbles, and I stood over him while he lay and groaned"" by Cyrus Cuneo transports us back in time to the Elizabethan era. The image depicts a dramatic scene on a dimly lit street paved with cobblestones. A man lies sprawled on the ground, clearly injured and in pain, while another figure stands over him, watching intently. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable as every stone of the cobbled road is meticulously rendered, adding texture and depth to the composition. The play of light and shadow enhances the atmosphere of this historical moment frozen in time. This artwork was originally created as an illustration for Herbert Strangs Annual around 1916. It captures a sense of tension and urgency that suggests a fight or altercation has just taken place. The viewer is left wondering about what led up to this intense moment and what will happen next. Through this powerful image, we are transported to England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), immersing ourselves in Tudor times. This period marked significant cultural changes for Great Britain, making it an intriguing subject matter for artists throughout history. Cuneo's lithograph serves as both a visual feast for art enthusiasts and a window into our rich historical past. It reminds us of how art can transport us across centuries, allowing us to witness pivotal moments from different eras firsthand.
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