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Dog went mad and bit the man
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Dog went mad and bit the man
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. The dog, to gain some private ends, Went Mad, and bit the man
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duncan1890
Media ID 18091785
© duncan1890
18th Century Style European Culture
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This vintage engraving, titled "Dog went mad and bit the man" takes us back to a bygone era of European culture in the 18th century. Inspired by Oliver Goldsmith's nursery rhyme "An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog" this print beautifully captures a moment filled with tension and intrigue. In this scene, we witness a dramatic encounter between two central characters: a dog driven to madness and an unsuspecting man. The artist skillfully portrays the chaos that ensues as the dog, motivated by its own hidden agenda, sinks its teeth into the startled man. The intricate details of their expressions reveal fear, surprise, and perhaps even regret. The 19th-century style employed in this artwork adds depth and authenticity to the narrative it depicts. Each stroke seems carefully placed to evoke nostalgia for times long past while paying homage to artistic traditions of that era. As we gaze upon this print from Duncan1890's collection at Fine Art Storehouse, we are transported back in time—immersing ourselves in an age where storytelling through visual art was paramount. This piece serves as a reminder that even centuries later, tales such as these continue to captivate our imaginations and resonate within our cultural consciousness
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