Winter Scenes, Britain, c. 1897
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Winter Scenes, Britain, c. 1897
Series of sketches of winter scenes in Britain, c.1897. The centre image shows two women skating on a pond. The surrounding images show various street scenes, with a group of men and boys having a snowball fight (bottom right)
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1897 Bottom Fight Pond Skating Sketches Snowball Surrounding C1897 January
EDITORS COMMENTS
This series of sketches, titled 'Winter Scenes, Britain, c.1897' transports us back in time to experience the charm and beauty of a winter's day in Britain over a century ago. The central image showcases the grace and elegance of two women gliding across a tranquil frozen pond, their breath visible in the crisp winter air. The serene scene is a stark contrast to the playful chaos unfolding in the bottom right corner, where a group of men and boys engage in a lively snowball fight, their laughter echoing through the winter landscape. The surrounding images further enhance the narrative of this historical moment, depicting various winter street scenes. The images evoke a sense of nostalgia, as we imagine the hustle and bustle of daily life during this season in Britain over a century ago. The series, imported from the Illustrated London News, was published in January 1898, and these sketches continue to be an important historical record of the past. As we admire these winter scenes, we are reminded of the simple joys of winter, from the beauty of a frozen pond to the exhilaration of a snowball fight. These images offer a glimpse into the past and serve as a reminder of the enduring charm of the winter season in Britain.
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