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Alice Barber Stephens“She caught him by the knees” Illustration for In the Carquinez Woods1896
1896
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Story illustration for “In the Carquinez Woods” by Bret Harte, published in the book The Writings of Bret Harte, Volume IV: Stories of California and the Frontier II (Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 1896), facing page 120.
The full caption reads: “She caught him by the knees, and lifted her face imploringly to his.”
Bret Harte's 1883 story, In the Carquinez Woods, transports readers to the heart of the American frontier, vividly capturing the spirit and complexities of its inhabitants. This compelling tale delves into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of those who dared to carve out a life in the untamed wilderness of early California.
This image depicts a pivotal moment: the frontiersman, Low Dorman, reencounters Teresa, a woman wanted for murder, who has just escaped her captors. As they flee both their pursuers and a raging fire that threatens to consume them within the dense shadows of the Carquinez Woods, their fates become inextricably intertwined. Alice Barber Stephens's compelling illustration masterfully captures the complex interplay of connection and tension between the characters against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful yet foreboding natural environment.
- Creator:Alice Barber Stephens (1858 - 1932, American)
- Creation Year:1896
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fort Washington, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 32131stDibs: LU38435961012
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