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Sleepy Boy
circa 1850: A little boy in nightshirt and sleeping cap nearly drops a candle.. I want to sit up to supper with father. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 14762002
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Candle Colour Domestic Life Format Portrait
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In this print titled "Sleepy Boy (circa 1850)" we are transported back in time to witness a tender moment of domestic life. The portrait captures the innocence and vulnerability of a young boy, dressed in a nightshirt and sleeping cap, as he struggles to keep his heavy eyelids open. His weary gaze is fixed on a flickering candle held precariously in his small hand, threatening to slip from his grasp at any moment. The warm hues of the colorized image add depth and richness to the scene, enhancing our connection with the past. It's as if we can almost hear the crackling sound of the firewood burning nearby and feel the coziness that envelops this intimate space. Amidst his drowsiness, there is an undeniable longing within him - expressed through his words: "I want to sit up to supper with father". This simple desire reveals not only his yearning for companionship but also highlights the significance of familial bonds during that era. Through this remarkable photograph preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are reminded of how even mundane moments hold profound meaning when viewed through historical lenses. It serves as a poignant reminder that despite technological advancements and societal changes over time, certain emotions remain timeless - love, warmth, and familial connections being among them.
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