'Go, Thou Must Play Alone my Boy, Thy Sister is in Heaven 1889, 1890. Creator: Unknown

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'Go, Thou Must Play Alone my Boy, Thy Sister is in Heaven 1889, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'Go, Thou Must Play Alone my Boy, Thy Sister is in Heaven 1889, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

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Brother Coffin Coffins Crying Mourning Sadness Sibling Sister Sorrow The Graphic Marianne Stokes

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is an evocative and poignant image from the late 19th century, captured in a monochrome print from "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," Volume 41, published between January and June of 1890. The creator of this powerful photograph remains unknown, but it has been preserved in the archives of The Print Collector, a testament to its enduring emotional impact. The image portrays a young boy, dressed in the fashion of the era, standing beside an open coffin. His expression is one of deep sadness, his face contorted with grief as he gazes at his sister's lifeless form. The girl, also dressed in Victorian attire, lies still and serene in the coffin, her hands folded in her lap. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the only source of light coming from a single window, casting an ethereal glow on the siblings. The title of the print, "Go, Thou Must Play Alone my Boy, Thy Sister is in Heaven," adds an additional layer of meaning to the image. It is a reference to a line from a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, which speaks of the inevitability of loss and the need to carry on in the face of tragedy. The phrase "go and play alone" is a common expression of comfort given to children who have lost a loved one, encouraging them to find solace in play and distraction from their grief. This poignant photograph captures the raw emotion and sorrow of a family in mourning, a concept that resonates deeply with viewers even over a century later. It is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones.

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