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Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes (Harpers Weekly), May 16, 1874. Creator: Unknown
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Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes (Harpers Weekly), May 16, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes (Harpers Weekly), May 16, 1874
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Childhood Eyes Closed Eyes Shut Gullibility Gullible John George Brown Mischief Mischievous Naive Naivety Naughty Open Mouth Prank Prankster Trust Trusting Wood Engraving
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Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes (Harpers Weekly), May 16,1874 - A Glimpse into Innocence and Mischief
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. This print takes us back to the streets of 19th century America, where a mischievous boy named Brown John George steals the spotlight. With his eyes tightly closed and mouth wide open, he embodies both naivety and trust in this enchanting wood engraving. In this snapshot of childhood innocence, we witness the gullibility that often accompanies youth. The unknown creator skillfully captures the essence of youthful curiosity as young Brown falls victim to a prankster's trick. His trusting nature is evident as he obediently follows instructions to close his eyes while opening his mouth - an act that reveals vulnerability but also hints at mischief waiting to unfold. As we gaze upon this artwork displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, we are transported to a simpler time when children roamed freely through country streets. It serves as a reminder of our shared heritage and offers insight into societal norms during that era. The artist's choice to depict this scene in black and white adds depth and intensity to the image, emphasizing contrasts between light and shadow. Through their masterful engraving technique, they have immortalized a moment frozen in time – one filled with anticipation, laughter, and perhaps even some harmless troublemaking. Join us on this journey back in time as we explore the mischievous spirit within every child's heart
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