March, 1918

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March, 1918

A watercolour group portrait painting of a family of travellers, comprising of a mother with her children by her skirts, and an elderly man and woman. He is leaning on a wheelbarrow crammed with luggage and travel necessities. Date: circa 1918

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Comprising Crammed Edmund Elderly Leaning Luggage Percy Skirts Travellers Wheelbarrow 1919 January Necessities Volume

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March, 1918: A Family's Journey This evocative watercolour painting, dated circa 1918, captures the moment of departure for a family of travellers. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quiet, rural landscape, with the mother at the heart of the image, her children clinging to her skirts for comfort and security. The elderly man and woman, likely grandparents, stand nearby, their faces etched with the lines of experience and the weight of their belongings evident in the wheelbarrow crammed with luggage and travel necessities. The family's preparations for their journey are palpable in this poignant group portrait. The mother's determined expression and the elderly man's gentle lean on the wheelbarrow suggest a sense of resilience and determination in the face of the unknown. The children, with their wide eyes and bundled-up clothing, seem both curious and apprehensive about the adventure ahead. This painting, from the March of the Women Collection on Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of change and uncertainty. The image appears in the January, 1919 volume of the magazine "Percy Edmund Syer's Illustrated London News," providing a historical context for the scene. The watercolour's rich colours and intricate details bring the family's story to life, inviting us to reflect on the enduring bonds of family and the courage it takes to embark on a new journey.

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