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Framed Print of Like a galvanised corpse, she raised herself suddenly, and seizing the candle... 1872. Creator: J. J
Like a galvanised corpse, she raised herself suddenly, and seizing the candle... 1872. Illustration to a short story by F. C. Burnand: The Barrow of Bordeaux; Or, A Life's Mystery. Prologue. (Extract from a letter written by the person known as Charles Denmont to his friend X-------.)...Once again I stood by the bedside. The miserable crone, exhausted by her efforts, was fast sinking. I leant over her and said, distinctly, in her ear, The secret - now. I fell back horrified, as, like a galvanised corpse, she raised herself suddenly on her elbow, and, seizing the candle in her right hand, held it high above her head. Her eyes glared like those of a wild beast, and her whole body trembled with the fearful frenzy of what I knew now must be her last agony. So...kneel, man - kneel! Unhesitatingly I knelt. A terrific blast shook the rafters, and I heard a crash above me...She heeded it not. Now. she cried. You who would know why Gaspar...why Martin...both dead, oh, Heaven! both dead!...why they led you on to your doom...listen! I bent my head forward eagerly to catch every word. She continued, They but told you the name...ha! ha!...You have now to learn - and from me, from me - Heaven forgive me! from me, that the Barrow...'. From Illustrated London News, 1880. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41088799
Afraid Alarm Book Illustration Candle Candlelight Candles Character Characters Elderly Woman Fearful Frighten Frightened Frightening Old Woman Scared Scary Short Story
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.4cm x 19.3cm (9.2" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
