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SPIRIT PHOTO DEANE
Mrs Mackenzie sits, unaware that the spirit of John Ruskin is floating over her right shoulder Date: 1920s
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This intriguing photograph, titled "Spirit Photo Deane: Mrs. Mackenzie Sits, Unaware that the Spirit of John Ruskin is Floating Over Her Right Shoulder," is a captivating example of spiritualist photography from the 1920s. The image, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a woman identified as Mrs. Mackenzie, who is seated in a chair with her eyes closed, seemingly in a state of deep meditation or trance. The room is dimly lit, adding to the mysterious and otherworldly atmosphere. What sets this photograph apart, however, is the ethereal figure that appears to be floating just over Mrs. Mackenzie's right shoulder. The figure is identified as the spirit of John Ruskin, a renowned Victorian art critic and social commentator. According to spiritualist beliefs, Ruskin's spirit was able to manifest itself in the photographic image, providing a visual confirmation of life after death. The photograph was likely taken during a séance or spiritualist gathering, where individuals would come together to communicate with the deceased. Spiritualist photography, which gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was believed to offer a tangible proof of the existence of spirits and the afterlife. Despite the widespread skepticism and criticism of spiritualist photography, this image continues to intrigue and captivate viewers with its haunting beauty and the sense of mystery it conveys. The photograph invites us to ponder the boundaries of the known world and the possibilities of the unknown, and to consider the enduring human desire to connect with the spirits of those who have passed on.
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