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Evening, 1925 (oil on canvas)
5043061 Evening, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Codrington, Isabel (1874-1943); 127x102 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This is a domestic still-life scene of a kitchen table during the night, brightly lit by gas lamp, which is throwing shadows across the dark room. There are two chairs at the table on which sits teapot, cup and saucer, loaf of bread and plate, open tin can, tin of digestive biscuits and newspaper. A wardrobe is against the far wall with pans on top of it, and through the window to the right dark buildings with brightly lit windows can be seen.); © Manchester Art Gallery
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Atmospheric Biscuits Bread Cosy Dining Room Gaslight Glow Kitchen Lamp Pastime Relaxation Relaxing Supper Teapot Teatime Warm 1920s 20s 20s Britisch Britisch Britishness Englishness Social History
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Evening, 1925
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by Isabel Codrington captures a serene domestic scene in the heart of the 1920s. The oil on canvas print, displayed at Manchester Art Gallery, UK, transports viewers to a cozy kitchen illuminated by the warm glow of a gas lamp. Shadows dance across the dark room as they are cast by this single source of light. The composition centers around a wooden table adorned with everyday objects that tell stories of simple pleasures and relaxation. Two chairs invite us to imagine ourselves sitting down for an evening meal or engaging in lively conversation over tea. A teapot, cup and saucer, loaf of bread and plate, open tin can, tin of digestive biscuits, and newspaper create an atmosphere reminiscent of traditional British dining rituals. Against the far wall stands a wardrobe topped with pans—a reminder that this is not just any ordinary kitchen but one where meals are prepared with care and love. Through the window to the right, glimpses of dark buildings come alive with brightly lit windows—perhaps hinting at bustling city life beyond these walls. Isabel Codrington's painting beautifully captures both nostalgia for simpler times and the timeless essence of domesticity. It invites us to appreciate moments spent in familiar spaces while celebrating our shared human experiences through food and companionship.
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