What makes the coach so heavy to-day, illustration from The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby, published 1898

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"What Makes the Coach So Heavy To-day?" is an illustration by the renowned English artist Arthur Rackham, created for the 1898 edition of "The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels" by Thomas Ingoldsby, the pen name of English clergyman Richard Harris Barham. This collection of myths, legends, ghost stories, and poetry, first published in 1840, is known for its humorous and whimsical tone, blending the fantastical with satirical commentary on English society of the time.

Rackham's illustration accompanies the narrative with his distinctive style, characterized by intricate detail, a sense of whimsy, and a flair for capturing the supernatural elements that are a hallmark of "The Ingoldsby Legends." His work on this edition contributed to the late 19th-century revival of interest in the text, aligning with the era's fascination with gothic and fairy-tale imagery.

The piece itself, "What Makes the Coach So Heavy To-day?" visually interprets a moment from one of the stories within the collection, likely invoking a sense of mystery and the supernatural that is in keeping with the themes of the text. Rackham's illustrations were pivotal in defining the visual representation of Ingoldsby's tales for generations of readers, and his contributions to the 1898 edition are considered some of his early work that would later establish him as one of the leading illustrators of the Golden Age of British book illustration.

Arthur Rackham's illustrations, including "What Makes the Coach So Heavy To-day?" are highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts of classic illustrated books. His work not only enhanced the experience of reading Ingoldsby's tales but also left a lasting impact on the art of book illustration, influencing the aesthetics of children's literature and the visual arts well into the 20th century.

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