Bryant home Cedarmere

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Bryant home Cedarmere

William Cullen Bryant - his wife in their parlor at Cedarmere. Date: 1900

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Bryan Bryant Cullen Parlor Places Cedarmere Will I Am

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tranquil atmosphere of the parlor at Cedarmere, the rural retreat of renowned American poet William Cullen Bryant and his wife, Catherine Annis Bowne Bryant. Taken in the early 20th century, around 1900, the image offers a glimpse into the private world of the literary couple. William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was a leading figure in American literature, known for his nature poetry and his influential role as an editor and literary critic. His wife, Catherine Annis Bowne Bryant (1811-1878), was an accomplished writer and editor in her own right, and together they spent many summers at their picturesque home in Westchester County, New York. The parlor at Cedarmere, with its high ceilings, large windows, and ornate woodwork, reflects the elegance and refinement of the era. The room is furnished with comfortable chairs, a grand piano, and a decorative fireplace, suggesting a cozy and inviting space for the Bryants to entertain guests or enjoy quiet moments together. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the personal lives of the Bryants. William, dressed in a suit and wearing a thoughtful expression, sits at a table, possibly engrossed in his writing. Catherine, wearing a flowing dress and a delicate lace shawl, gazes out of the window, lost in thought or contemplation. The couple's shared love of literature and the natural world is reflected in the books and plants that surround them. This photograph offers a rare and intimate look into the lives of two of America's most celebrated literary figures, and serves as a reminder of the beauty and serenity that can be found in the simple pleasures of home and family.

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