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Reading for Grandmother, (oil on canvas)
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Reading for Grandmother, (oil on canvas)
659739 Reading for Grandmother, (oil on canvas) by Hayllar, James (1829-1920); 71.1x59.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading for Grandmother. James Hayllar (1829-1920). Oil on canvas. 71.1 x 59.6cm); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22615052
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082012upload Age Difference Artistic Artistique Black Color Black Colour British Art Communicate Communicating Craft Creative Activity Creativity Elder Elderly Adult English Art English Artist Female Garment Generation Gap Grand Daughter Grandaughter Grandchild Grandchildren Granddaughter Grandmother Grandmothers Grandparent Grandparents Granny Handcraft Hands Clasped James Kinit Knitting Listen Listening Mail Old Age Old Woman Old Women Pink Postal Service Read Senior Senior Adult Side By Side Stitch Stitching Using Hands Victorian Pictures Wooded 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Natural Space
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Reading for Grandmother
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by James Hayllar, showcasing the intimate bond between generations. The artwork measures 71.1x59.6 cm and belongs to a private collection. Set in the picturesque English countryside of the late nineteenth century, this scene depicts an elderly grandmother seated outdoors, engrossed in a book while her young granddaughter attentively stitches beside her. The artist skillfully captures their shared moment of quiet companionship amidst nature's beauty. The composition exudes tranquility as sunlight filters through the woodland canopy, casting dappled shadows on their figures dressed in traditional attire. The grandmother wears a black bonnet and pink garment, while her granddaughter dons a simple black dress. Hayllar's meticulous brushwork brings out every detail - from the delicate stitching in progress to the textures of their clothing and surroundings. Through his artistry, he invites us to appreciate not only the act of reading but also the value of intergenerational connections and creative activities. This enchanting piece evokes nostalgia for simpler times when handwritten letters were cherished means of communication and leisurely pursuits took place amidst natural spaces. It serves as a testament to British artistry during the nineteenth century and reminds us of our own familial bonds that transcend time.
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