Seek them abroad

"If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad. " - Jane Austen This oft-quoted line comes from Northanger Abbey, and is another stunning example how Austen can paint a sympathetic picture of her characters while winking at us about their limited perspectives. Re-reading this delightful novel, I was struck by its timeless lesson about the harrowing gap between the world and our expectations of it. In the illustration, I used the edge of a suitcase to resemble the bow of a ship. The suitcase contains her expected needs, a simple pretty dress, but the exotic port city contains the unexpected - adventure, romance, trials, pain, change, growth, and ultimately, her future self.  SPECIAL OFFER Any 3 prints for $48 (regularly $72) Code: 3PRINTS See all prints here  • 11x14 inch art print with white border  • Premium, fine art paper made in New York  • Elegant eggshell finish • Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll!  • Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14)  Custom sizes available HERE