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"What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. Creator: W Thomas. "What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
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"What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. Creator: W Thomas. "What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
"What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. In this little Sketch, so unpretending in character, yet so charming for its very simplicity, Mr. Godwin embodies an allegory of the fleet course of time and the changes wrought in its progress. The scene is an ancient thickly-wooded churchyard. The principal group is that of two children blowing the downy petals from off the dandelion, according to the old accredited fashion with youth, to ascertain the hour of the day, each atom as it falls serving but to illustrate the never-ceasing ravages of time amongst our fellows. On the opposite side an infant at its gambols typifies life in its earliest dawn, whilst in front the aged gravedigger, with one foot in the yawning pit, tells of life's decay and that "bourne from which no traveller returns" - suggestive theme oft told, but never yet told out'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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is a captivating and thought-provoking illustration drawn by Godwin in 1860, as depicted in this photograph. The image, created by W. Thomas, offers a simple yet profound allegory of time and its relentless passage. The scene is set in an ancient, thickly-wooded churchyard. At the heart of the illustration, two children are shown blowing the downy petals from a dandelion, a tradition used to determine the hour of the day. Each falling petal serves as a reminder of the inexorable march of time and the changes it brings. On the opposite side of the image, an infant at play symbolizes life in its earliest stages. In front of the children, an aged gravedigger is depicted with one foot in an open grave, symbolizing life's decay and the inevitable "bourne from which no traveller returns." This theme, often explored in literature and art, is a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the passage of time. This little sketch, unassuming in character yet rich in meaning, invites us to reflect on the transient nature of life and the inevitable changes that come with time. The image, first published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1860, continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a timeless commentary on the human condition.
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