Ice skating

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Ice skating

This is the way we go to school. Dutch boy and girl on skates. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: circa 1911

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In this image, we are transported back in time to the early 20th century Netherlands, where children's daily routines were as unique as the culture that surrounded them. The scene, painted by English artist Ethel Parkinson around 1911, depicts two Dutch children making their way to school on ice skates. The boy, dressed in a traditional Dutch outfit, wears a long, dark coat, a high collar, and a flat cap. His skates, with their distinctive long, thin blades, glide effortlessly over the frozen canal. The girl, equally attired in traditional Dutch dress, dons a long, red pinafore over a white blouse, a white apron, and a headscarf. Her skates, adorned with intricate designs, mirror the boy's, reflecting the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the era. The children's faces are filled with determination and focus, their eyes fixed on the path ahead. The scene is set against a backdrop of quaint Dutch houses, their gabled roofs and chimneys poking out from the snow-covered landscape. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm, golden glow over the scene. This painting, "Going to School on Ice," is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the Dutch people, who, even in the face of harsh winters, found ways to continue their daily lives. Ethel Parkinson's masterful use of color, detail, and composition invites us to imagine a time when ice skates were the preferred mode of transportation and the simple pleasures of life were cherished. Ethel Parkinson's painting, "Going to School on Ice," is a rare glimpse into a bygone era, offering us a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Netherlands.

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