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Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Forty Fine Ladies
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Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Forty Fine Ladies
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Forty Fine Ladies, with text by Patrick R Chalmers. The Huntsmans Story -- huntsmen, horses and hounds on a country road and crossing a field. Date: 1933
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Forty Fine Ladies: A Poetic Tribute to the Timeless Charm of Hunting Scenes by Cecil Aldin and Patrick R. Chalmers In the heart of the English countryside, where the rolling hills and verdant meadows stretch as far as the eye can see, a captivating tableau unfolds. This enchanting illustration by renowned artist Cecil Aldin, titled "Forty Fine Ladies," transports us back to the 1930s, an era of elegance and tradition. The scene is set against the backdrop of a crisp autumn day, with the sun casting a warm, golden glow over the landscape. At the center of the illustration, we find a group of huntsmen, their faces etched with determination and the thrill of the chase. Their horses, proud and powerful, are poised and ready, their coats glistening with the morning dew. The pack of hounds, forty strong, surrounds them, their noses to the ground, following the scent of their quarry. The poem penned by Patrick R. Chalmers adds an extra layer of magic to this scene. The verses describe the beauty of the countryside, the camaraderie of the huntsmen, and the exhilaration of the chase. Each stanza paints a vivid picture of the natural world and the bond between man and beast. As the huntsmen and their hounds set off on their journey, they leave behind a trail of memories, a testament to the enduring allure of the English countryside and the traditions that define it. Cecil Aldin's "Forty Fine Ladies" is a masterpiece that captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting us to savor the simple pleasures of a world where nature and tradition intertwine.
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