28 September, 2025

“The See-Saw”. Victorian Artist: Arthur John Elsley (1860-1952).



“The See-Saw”.
Illustration: MEISTERDRUCKE

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Arthur John Elsley (1860–1952)[1] was an English painter of the Late-Victorian and Edwardian periods, famous for his idyllic genre scenes of playful children and their pets.[2]

He achieved great popularity during his life and much of his work appeared in calendars, magazines and books.[3]

2 comments:

  1. What a lovely art work: A memory of the joyful innocence of childhood. We all need to be reminded. Wonderful, thank you, Zephyrinus! -Comment by Dante P.

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    1. Thank You, Dante P, for your kind Comment.

      The joyful innocence of childhood. So beautiful. So good. So heart-warming.

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