Lisa Lovingtree
Berry Pickers - ca. 1915 (photographer unknown)
I bought this original, antique photograph several years ago from a dealer. Neither the photographer, nor the subjects in this shot were identified, but this image moves me every time I see it.
The girl standing immediately to the right of the horse's head has dark circles under her eyes, and her somber, exhausted expression speaks of a time when children labored as adults. However, the little girl on her left, and the girls sitting at the bottom-right, appear to be enjoying themselves!
The handsome, white-bearded gentleman at the left has such a kindly expression. It's hard to tell if they were an extended family out for a day of berry picking, or if they were hired laborers.
This outstanding image is beautifully detailed, with gorgeous exposure, lights and darks. It's one of my treasured photographs, and I just wanted to share it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Berry Pickers - ca. 1915 (photographer unknown)
I bought this original, antique photograph several years ago from a dealer. Neither the photographer, nor the subjects in this shot were identified, but this image moves me every time I see it.
The girl standing immediately to the right of the horse's head has dark circles under her eyes, and her somber, exhausted expression speaks of a time when children labored as adults. However, the little girl on her left, and the girls sitting at the bottom-right, appear to be enjoying themselves!
The handsome, white-bearded gentleman at the left has such a kindly expression. It's hard to tell if they were an extended family out for a day of berry picking, or if they were hired laborers.
This outstanding image is beautifully detailed, with gorgeous exposure, lights and darks. It's one of my treasured photographs, and I just wanted to share it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!