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Poems of Childhood -- girl and tapestry
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Poems of Childhood -- girl and tapestry
A little girl sits looking up at a tapestry, neglecting the book on her knee. Date: 1912
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© Mary Evans Picture Library / John Maclellan
Childhood Chivalry Curiosity Knee Knight Poems Tapestry
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A Moment of Enchantment: A Little Girl's Gaze Drifts from Poems of Childhood to the Medieval Tapestry (1912) In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a young girl, dressed in a yellow sundress, sits on a wooden chair with a book on her knee. Her gaze, however, is not on the pages before her, but rather, fixed on the intricately woven medieval tapestry that adorns the wall behind her. The tapestry, with its vibrant colors and detailed scenes of knights, ladies, and horses, tells stories of chivalry and history that have captured the little girl's curiosity. The year is 1912, and the scene exudes an air of nostalgia and wonder. The girl's expression suggests a sense of longing and fascination, as if she has been transported to another time and place. The tapestry, with its depictions of knights in shining armor and ladies in flowing gowns, adds to the magical atmosphere, inviting the viewer to imagine the tales it might tell. The book on the girl's knee, titled "Poems of Childhood," lies forgotten as she loses herself in the medieval scene before her. The contrast between the modern, mundane object and the enchanting tapestry highlights the power of imagination and the allure of the past. This photograph, with its timeless quality and evocative subject matter, is a beautiful reminder of the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of history. It invites us to pause and reflect on the simple pleasures of childhood and the magical worlds that can be found in the pages of a book or the threads of a tapestry.
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