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Like a maiden, with skill and sense checking violent impulse, she stayed there for one moment only, just to be admired (colour litho)
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Like a maiden, with skill and sense checking violent impulse, she stayed there for one moment only, just to be admired (colour litho)
973842 Like a maiden, with skill and sense checking violent impulse, she stayed there for one moment only, just to be admired (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like a maiden, with skill and sense checking violent impulse, she stayed there for one moment only, just to be admired. Illustration for Lorna Doone by R D Blackmore (Sampson Low, c 1910).); © Look and Learn
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Admired Checking Exmoor Lorna Doone Maiden Moment R D Blackmore Skill Stayed Violent Impulse
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In this color lithograph titled "Like a maiden, with skill and sense checking violent impulse, she stayed there for one moment only, just to be admired" we are transported into the world of Lorna Doone. Created by Addison Thomas Millar in the early 20th century, this illustration beautifully captures a pivotal moment from R. D. Blackmore's famous novel. The image depicts a young woman standing gracefully amidst an idyllic landscape. With her delicate posture and poised demeanor, she exudes both strength and vulnerability. Her gaze is fixed on something beyond our view, as if contemplating her next move with careful consideration. As the title suggests, she appears to be restraining herself from acting upon a violent impulse. This fleeting pause allows us to witness her inner struggle between passion and reason. It is evident that she possesses not only physical skill but also emotional intelligence. This artwork transports us back in time to the enchanting world of Lorna Doone where love and adventure intertwine against the backdrop of Exmoor in England. The artist's attention to detail brings life to every brushstroke, immersing us in this literary masterpiece. "Like a maiden. . " serves as both an homage to literature and an exploration of human nature itself – reminding us that even in moments of turmoil or temptation, it is often our ability to restrain ourselves that truly makes us admirable.
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