The Pardoner’s Tale 1972

Editor: Dame Elisabeth Frink's print, "The Pardoner's Tale," presents ghostly figures in stark contrast. It's quite unsettling. What's your take on the historical context influencing such a grim depiction? Curator: Frink's work often grapples with power, vulnerability, and the human condition. Considering its title, rooted in Chaucer's dark morality tale, how do you see this print reflecting anxieties present in post-war Britain? Editor: Perhaps a reflection on societal corruption and moral decay? The figures do seem to embody a sense of collective guilt or complicity. Curator: Precisely. The figures' anonymity, combined with Frink's powerful visual language, invites us to question the institutions and systems that shape our own ethical landscapes. It makes you think, doesn’t it? Editor: It really does. I'll definitely view Frink's work differently now.