Original artwork, not a still
Mansfield Park · 1814
The trees, though not fully clothed, were in that delightful state, when further beauty is known to be at hand, and when, while much is actually given to the sight, more yet remains for the imagination.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The trees are appealing partly because their beauty is still unfolding. What is visible offers pleasure, while what has not yet appeared gives the imagination something to anticipate. The description values an incomplete moment, when present detail and the promise of further growth can be enjoyed together.
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