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Wife and crying boy by a cupboard, c.1880-c.1910. Creator: Anon
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Wife and crying boy by a cupboard, c.1880-c.1910. Creator: Anon
Wife and crying boy by a cupboard, c.1880-c.1910. A woman takes something from a cupboard. She is half turned to a crying boy. There is a piece of fruit on the floor next to the boy
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This evocative image captures a poignant moment in the domestic sphere of the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph, titled "Wife and Crying Boy by a Cupboard," depicts a woman in the act of retrieving an item from a cupboard, half-turned towards her distressed young son. The boy, with tears streaming down his face, stands next to a piece of fruit that has fallen to the floor. The scene is set indoors, with a wooden chair and a simple wooden cupboard providing the backdrop. The image, created in either ink or watercolor paint, is reminiscent of the Dutch and Flemish traditions of the Low Countries, with its focus on the intimate details of everyday life. The use of muted colors and the soft focus of the photograph add to the sense of nostalgia and melancholy. The concept of a crying child and a concerned mother is a universal one, transcending time and culture. This image offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of family life during this period, highlighting the tender moments of love, care, and disappointment that often go unrecorded in history. The Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in the Netherlands, is home to a vast collection of historic art from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph, although anonymous, is a valuable addition to the museum's collection, offering a poignant reminder of the human experiences that have shaped our past.
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