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Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Artist: Charles Edmund Brock
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Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Artist: Charles Edmund Brock
Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Dreamthorp: a Book of Essays Written in the Country, had a running theme in an understanding that human finiteness contributes to our awareness of joy and beauty in the everyday. From Christmas, Alexander Smiths Essays, Dreamthorp. Pen and Wash Drawing, 1923. Alexander Smith (1830-1867) was a Scottish poet and essayist. From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, 1923]. (Colorised black and white print)
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Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923)
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is a captivating print that transports us back to a bygone era, capturing the essence of joy and beauty in everyday life. Created by Charles Edmund Brock, this pen and wash drawing beautifully illustrates the themes explored in Alexander Smith's essays. The image depicts a warm and inviting scene set around a dining table during Christmas time. The room is filled with family members - women, men, boys - all gathered together for a festive meal. Their expressions reflect contentment and happiness as they engage in conversation and enjoy each other's company. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical aspects but also captures the emotional atmosphere of these comfortable family dinners. The attention to detail in clothing, furniture, and gestures adds authenticity to the scene while evoking nostalgia for nineteenth-century Britain. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the importance of cherishing our loved ones and finding joy in simple moments shared around a table. It serves as an ode to traditional values such as family bonds, religious traditions, and communal gatherings centered around food. This colorized black-and-white print offers us a glimpse into history while reminding us that despite our human finiteness, there is always room for appreciation of life's blessings. "Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners" invites us to pause and reflect on what truly matters – love, connection, and cherished memories created through shared meals with those we hold dear.
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