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Governess and young child look wistfully at portrait
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Governess and young child look wistfully at portrait
Governess and young child look wistfully at portrait of a handsome soldier - perhaps it is the childs Father? Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14415892
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Gaze Gazes Governess Holds Longing Loss Nursemaid Sadness Tender Tenderness Wistful
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant image from the 1890s, a governess and a young child pause in front of a portrait hanging on the wall. The governess, dressed in a modest Victorian gown, tenderly holds the hand of the young child, who gazes up at the painting with a wistful expression. The portrait depicts a handsome soldier in uniform, his stern yet gentle gaze fixed on the viewer. It is impossible to know for certain, but it seems likely that this is the child's father, absent from their lives. The lantern light casts an ethereal glow over the scene, illuminating the intricately detailed portrait and the emotions etched on the faces of the governess and the child. The nursemaid or childminder, unseen in the photograph, stands to the side, her attention focused on the pair. The tender moment between the governess and the child is filled with longing and sadness, a poignant reminder of the loss and absence that can accompany the passage of time. The portrait, a cherished keepsake, serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting the child to the memory of their father. The image captures the bittersweet beauty of childhood memories and the enduring power of the human connection. The photograph, with its intricate details and evocative storytelling, is a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the emotional depth of human experience.
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