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Played Out (engraving)
1621478 Played Out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Played Out. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 December 1875.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22318788
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Alive Dejection Domestic Scenes Literary Illustrations Servants Stairs Beds
Played Out - A Glimpse into Domestic Desolation
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, titled "Played Out (engraving)" offers a poignant glimpse into the world of 19th-century English domestic life. The image transports us to a grand residence, where we find ourselves peering through an ornate window onto a scene that speaks volumes about exhaustion and dejection. The composition reveals a flight of stairs leading up to what appears to be the servants' quarters. We witness two figures, perhaps weary maids or housekeepers, slumped on the steps with expressions of weariness etched across their faces. Their disheveled appearance and drooping postures tell tales of long hours and arduous labor. In the background lies a neatly made bed, its pristine white linens contrasting starkly against the worn-out surroundings. This juxtaposition emphasizes not only physical fatigue but also emotional exhaustion – as if these individuals have given everything they had until there was nothing left. Through this literary illustration from The Illustrated London News in 1875, artist H Savile Clarke captures the essence of human struggle within domestic confines. It serves as a reminder that even amidst opulent furnishings and lavish settings, one can still feel trapped and drained by their circumstances. "Played Out" invites us to reflect on our own lives - are we truly alive or merely going through motions? This evocative artwork by Bridgeman Images compels us to acknowledge those who tirelessly serve behind closed doors while reminding us that
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