Reading by Lamp
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Reading by Lamp
A young boy reads a book by lamplight Date: 1940s
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EDITORS COMMENTS
A Young Boy Immersed in the Magic of Reading by Lamplight in the 1940s This evocative photograph captures the essence of a young boy's deep concentration as he reads by the soft, warm glow of a lamp. The image, taken in the 1940s, transports us back in time to an era when communication and knowledge were not as readily accessible as they are today. The boy, with his dark curls and serious expression, sits at a small wooden table, a book in hand and a lamp casting a gentle light over the pages. The lamp, an oil lamp with a glass chimney, casts a cozy, intimate light that illuminates the boy's face and the surrounding area. The room is dimly lit, with only the occasional flicker of a candle in the background, adding to the sense of quiet solitude and focus. The boy's intense gaze and the stack of books nearby suggest that he is deeply engrossed in a story, transported to another world through the power of the written word. The photograph captures the simple yet profound joy of reading and the importance of education, even in the most humble and rustic surroundings.
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