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Widowed and Fatherless, 1888
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Widowed and Fatherless, 1888
CH27430 Widowed and Fatherless, 1888 by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23684746
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Attic Bare Bleak Combles Coudre Couture Garret Grenier Seamstress Sewing Sickness Tired Veuve Widow Worry Beds
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Widowed and Fatherless, 1888
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captures a poignant moment frozen in time. In this evocative print by Thomas Benjamin Kennington, we are transported to an interior that is bare, bleak, and tired. The room's worn-out furnishings reflect the hardships faced by its inhabitants – a mother and her young daughter. The image speaks volumes about the struggles of poverty and the weight of responsibility placed upon their shoulders. The girl, dressed in simple attire, sits on a bed with an expression of worry etched on her face. She holds a piece of fabric in her hands, symbolizing her role as a seamstress – perhaps one of the few means for survival available to them. This attic space serves as both their home and workplace – an isolated garret where they eke out their existence amidst sickness and despair. It is here that they find solace in each other's company but also confront the harsh realities of life without a husband or father figure. Through Kennington's masterful composition, we witness not only the physical toll poverty takes but also its emotional impact on this mother-daughter duo. Their resilience shines through despite their circumstances; it is evident that love binds them together even when hope seems distant. "Widowed and Fatherless" invites us to contemplate themes such as family dynamics, social inequality, and human strength amidst adversity. This Victorian-era scene continues to resonate today as a reminder of our shared humanity across time periods and cultures.
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