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While he kept praying, I kept a-counting of his gray hairs (colour litho)
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While he kept praying, I kept a-counting of his gray hairs (colour litho)
2794846 While he kept praying, I kept a-counting of his gray hairs (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: While he kept praying, I kept a-counting of his gray hairs. Illustration for The Household of Sir Thomas More by Anne Manning (J M Dent, 1909).); © Look and Learn
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This photograph captures a moment of profound introspection. In the image, a man is seen deep in prayer, his eyes closed and hands clasped tightly together. His face bears the weight of years gone by, as evidenced by the countless gray hairs that adorn his head. The photographer skillfully juxtaposes the man's solemnity with a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Standing beside him is a young girl, her gaze fixed upon her father's graying hair. She appears to be counting each strand with great concentration, perhaps lost in her own thoughts about the passage of time. The composition exudes an air of quiet contemplation and familial connection. The Tower of London looms in the background, serving as a reminder of historical significance and power dynamics at play during this era. This poignant scene serves as an illustration for Anne Manning's novel "The Household of Sir Thomas More". It invites viewers to reflect on themes such as faith, mortality, and the bonds between generations. Through its masterful use of light and shadow, this color lithograph captures both the physical reality of aging and its emotional impact on those who witness it. In this private collection print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time to witness an intimate moment frozen forever within these delicate brushstrokes.
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