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Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada (engraving)
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Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada (engraving)
665020 Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England (Gresham Publishing, 1902).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23480154
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Backwoods Birdcage Empty Sunday Canadians
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This engraving titled "Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada" takes us on a journey to the remote corners of North America, capturing a poignant moment frozen in time. The image portrays an empty birdcage hanging from a tree branch, symbolizing both captivity and longing. As we gaze upon this scene, a sense of sadness and poverty permeates the air. The artist, belonging to the English School of the 19th century, skillfully depicts the desolation that can be found in these Canadian backwoods. The absence of human presence accentuates the isolation felt by those who inhabit this rugged landscape. It is Sunday - traditionally a day for rest and reflection - yet there is no solace or comfort apparent here. Through this print, we are reminded that even amidst natural beauty and vast wilderness, hardship exists. The barrenness serves as a stark contrast to our expectations of abundance in such untamed surroundings. As viewers, we are left pondering about the lives led by these Canadians living on the fringes of society. Their struggles remain hidden within these woods but are powerfully conveyed through this evocative artwork. "Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada" invites us to contemplate not only their plight but also our own connection with nature's grandeur and its ability to reveal profound truths about humanity's existence across different landscapes around the world.
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