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"The Foster Sisters", by John Bostock, in the Manchester Exhibition, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
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"The Foster Sisters", by John Bostock, in the Manchester Exhibition, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"The Foster Sisters", by John Bostock, in the Manchester Exhibition, 1865. Engraving of a painting. 'What a contrast there is between these two maidens, though of the same age, fostered by the same mother's care, nursed in the same bosom, and nourished at the same breast! The one is buxom and strong, her cheek rosy and round; the other is feeble and faint, her cheek wasted and wan, except where tinted with the unearthly hectic flush of consumption. The one is afflicted, stricken indeed unto death; the other has assumed the divine office of consoler, and reads from the Word of Life...Probably she is the daughter of the neighbouring squire; while the poor, afflicted girl may with equal likelihood be the child of the humble cottager - that squire's tenant...What...must be the emotion of the aged couple as they contemplate these foster-sisters and think of the fate that has selected, and will tear from them, their own darling - their own, their only daughter? What must be the anguish of her who has performed a mother's duty to both, and whose ever-watchful care is even now manifested by her seeking to adjust the pillow to support more comfortably that drooping head?' From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Here's a caption for "The Foster Sisters":
This poignant print, titled "The Foster Sisters," is an engraving of John Bostock's painting and was featured in the Manchester Exhibition in 1865. The artwork depicts two sisters, one robust and healthy with rosy cheeks, while the other appears frail and weakly, her face pale and drawn from illness. This striking contrast serves as a poignant reminder of life's unpredictability.
The print is accompanied by an evocative caption that explores themes of mortality, family dynamics, and social class. The sisters' differing circumstances are juxtaposed with their shared upbringing under the same mother's care. As we gaze upon these tender portraits, we can't help but ponder the emotions of this aged couple as they contemplate the fate that has chosen to take away one daughter while leaving another behind.
This powerful artwork not only showcases Bostock's skillful brushstrokes but also invites us to reflect on our own mortality and the fragility of life.
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