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David Smoking
David Smoking - Man sitting and smoking by fireplace. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Trap to Catch a Sunbeam. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
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This photograph, titled "David Smoking" from the Boswell Collection, dates back to the early 1900s and transports us to a bygone era. The image features a man, likely named David, seated comfortably in a chair with his pipe clenched between his teeth, engrossed in thought as he gazes into the flickering flames of a grand fireplace. The warm glow of the fire illuminates the room, casting long, dancing shadows on the walls. But what sets this scene apart is the peculiar object placed next to the man: a lantern with a glass top, positioned in such a way as to trap a sunbeam. The sunbeam, refracted through the lantern, casts a dazzling array of colors and patterns on the wall behind the man, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. The purpose of the lantern and sunbeam trap is unclear, but it adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the photograph. Was the man trying to capture the sunbeam for scientific study? Or perhaps it was a simple whimsy, a way to bring a bit of sunlight into the room on a gloomy day? The photograph is a beautiful example of the art of lantern slides, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for use in lectures and presentations. The intricate detail and rich colors captured in this image are a testament to the skill of the photographer and the enduring allure of the past.
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