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Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Creator: Unknown. Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Creator: Unknown. Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Young man in a tweed suit talking to an old salt on the beach at Westcliffe. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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A Long-Vacation Vigil
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by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854: A Timeless Conversation between Youth and Experience This illustration, titled "A Long-Vacation Vigil," was published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, and its creator remains an enigma. The image portrays a young man in a tweed suit, engrossed in an animated conversation with an old salt, or fisherman, on the shores of Westcliffe, Kent, England. The engraving, reminiscent of the Victorian era, transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the fashion, culture, and social dynamics of the 19th century. The young man, dressed in a fashionable tweed suit, exudes an air of confidence and curiosity. His attire, a symbol of affluence and leisure, contrasts starkly with the old salt's simple fisherman's garb. Yet, the young man seems genuinely interested in the old man's tales and wisdom, as evidenced by his rapt attention and the cigar clenched between his teeth. The old salt, with a pipe in hand and a fishing net at his feet, represents the embodiment of experience and knowledge. His weathered face, creased with the lines of time, tells tales of countless adventures at sea. The young man's eagerness to learn from him underscores the value of wisdom gleaned from life experiences. This humorous and engaging scene, captured in the pages of the Illustrated London News, offers a delightful insight into the social dynamics of the Victorian era. It serves as a reminder that regardless of age, there is always something to learn from each other, and that meaningful conversations can occur in the most unexpected places, like a long vacation vigil on the beach.
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