Tile 1771 - 1776

These six tiles, crafted by Guy Green in the late 18th century, present pastoral scenes teeming with symbolism. Consider the pervasive presence of animals. Across cultures and epochs, the dog, for instance, appears as a guardian, a symbol of loyalty, yet also as a wild hunter, untamed and instinctual. We see dogs in multiple tiles. But note, too, the owl perched in a tree. A creature of the night, the owl often embodies wisdom but also lurking danger, a symbol that stretches back to ancient Greece and continues to echo through the ages. Think of the enduring motif of the hunt, depicted here, an ancient ritual imbued with primal significance. It speaks to our fundamental instincts, a dance between predator and prey, fear and aggression. The power of these symbols is that they connect to our collective memory, stirring emotions deep within the human psyche. These tiles offer a microcosm of the human experience, revealing the enduring power of symbols to transcend time and speak to the very core of our being.