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'"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I. "Borne on the swift though silent wings of time Old age comes o Creator: Unknown. '"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I
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'"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I. "Borne on the swift though silent wings of time Old age comes o Creator: Unknown. '"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I
'"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I. "Borne on the swift though silent wings of time Old age comes on apace", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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Alone
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after Walter Langley, R.I: A poignant depiction of Old Age and Loneliness from The Graphic, 1890s. This photograph, titled "Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I, is an evocative representation of the inexorable passage of time and the solitude that often accompanies old age. The image, published in The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, Volume 42, between July and December of 1890, captures the melancholic mood of an elderly woman as she sits alone in a dimly lit room, her hand gently resting on her face. The scene is set in a quaint, Victorian-era cottage, with its weathered walls and worn-out furniture, reflecting the social realism of the era. The woman, dressed in the modest attire of the time, exudes a sense of quiet resignation as she gazes off into the distance, lost in her thoughts. Her posture and demeanor suggest a life of hardships and memories, both joyous and sorrowful, that have shaped her into the woman she is today. The title "Borne on the swift though silent wings of time Old age comes on apace" adds to the somber tone of the image, emphasizing the relentless march of time and the inevitable changes it brings. The image is a poignant reminder of the human condition, and the universal experience of loneliness and introspection that often accompanies the aging process. This photograph, a beautiful example of social realism, offers a glimpse into the lives of the elderly and working class during the Victorian era, and serves as a poignant reminder of the human experience of aging and the passage of time. The image, though created over a century ago, remains as relevant today as it was in the 1890s, and continues to evoke a sense of empathy and understanding in viewers.
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