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Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title
2644863 Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title: Scenes in the home life of the Swedes, Exhibit #n/a, Main Exhibition Building, Building, 1876 (stereoscopic print) by Swedish Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Mannequins in a scene of a babys death. A man seated in a chair with a child standing next to him, an open book in his lap. A woman kneeled over the cradle with her head in her hands. A man standing over the cradle looking down.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official Worlds Fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Architects: Isaeus & Jacobsson.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 23098858
© Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph, titled "Baby's Death, Swedish Section" captures a poignant scene from the home life of the Swedes during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. The image showcases a dramatic tableau with mannequins portraying a heart-wrenching moment of grief and despair. A man sits solemnly in a chair, holding an open book on his lap as a child stands beside him. Meanwhile, a woman kneels over a cradle, her head buried in her hands, while another man looks down upon it. The artist behind this powerful composition skillfully conveys the tragedy and sorrow associated with infant mortality. The attention to detail is remarkable; every facial expression and body posture evokes genuine emotions that resonate deeply with viewers. Amidst lush greenery and shrubs within the exhibition's garden-like setting, this scene unfolds like an emotional play brought to life. As part of the larger exhibit showcasing scenes from Swedish home life at the Worlds Fair, this photograph serves as both art and historical documentation. It offers us insight into societal norms and cultural practices of 19th-century Sweden while also highlighting universal themes such as loss and parental grief. Through its masterful composition and thought-provoking subject matter, this print invites us to reflect on our own mortality and cherish every precious moment we have with our loved ones.
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