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Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
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Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century
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1850s Alfred Jacob Miller Demonstration Displaying Interaction Lifting Miller Alfred Jacob Penitentiary Prison Prison Bars Showing Walters Art Museum Infancy Infant
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This evocative mid-19th century painting by Alfred Jacob Miller, titled "Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window," captures a poignant moment of human connection and compassion amidst the harsh realities of the American penal system. The scene unfolds outside the walls of a penitentiary, where a woman in a vibrant red dress and full-length apparel, her own clothing a stark contrast to the drab and uniformed prisoners within, tenderly lifts her baby to the cell window. The infant gazes up at the face of a man, likely a father or husband, reaching out to touch the child's hand through the prison bars. A loyal dog, a common companion in the era, waits patiently nearby. Miller's skillful use of pencil ink, watercolor, and wash on paper creates a rich and nuanced depiction of the scene, with the play of light and shadow adding depth and emotion. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of love and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This powerful image, a window into the past, is a valuable addition to any collection of American heritage art and a reminder of the complexities of the human experience. Originally created in the 1850s, this painting is now part of the esteemed collection of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and continues to captivate and inspire viewers with its timeless message of hope and resilience.
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