Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife
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Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife
Your Favourite Song - A grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife whilst their daughter reads her picture book, oblivious to the moderately bizarre tableau a couple of feet to her right! Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14410714
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant and evocative photograph, a grieving husband plays his violin to his deceased wife, immersed in the haunting melody that once brought joy and comfort to their shared home. The scene, set in the early 1910s, unfolds in a dimly lit room, where the somber atmosphere is accentuated by the soft, muted tones of the black-and-white image. The husband, dressed in a formal suit and wearing a bow tie, sits beside his wife's casket, his eyes closed in deep concentration as he draws the bow across the strings of his violin. The couple's young daughter, oblivious to the moderately bizarre tableau a few feet to her right, sits on the floor, engrossed in a picture book. She is dressed in a white dress, her golden curls cascading down her shoulders, as she turns the pages of the book, her innocent laughter echoing softly in the stillness of the room. The contrast between the serene scene of the daughter's playful innocence and the somber tableau of her father's mourning creates a powerful sense of juxtaposition and emotional depth. The husband's wistful expression and the mournful tune he plays speak to the depth of his love and devotion to his wife, even in the face of her untimely death. The melody, once a favorite between the couple, now serves as a bittersweet reminder of their shared memories and the love that will forever bind them together. The image captures the raw and complex emotions of grief, remembrance, and the enduring power of love and memory.
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