Picnic by Arthur Watts
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Picnic by Arthur Watts
Owner: " Don t leave paper about on the grass." Picnic Party: " Wots the perishing grass for?" Date: 1929
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Arthur Watts' captivating photograph "Picnic," taken in 1929, transports us back in time to a simpler era of leisurely days spent in the countryside. The scene unfolds on a lush, green lawn, dotted with colorful checkered blankets and baskets brimming with delectable treats. A group of picnickers, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around a table, engaged in animated conversation, oblivious to the world around them. Yet, amidst the joy and merriment, a sense of unease creeps in as we read the handwritten message scrawled across the bottom of the frame: "Don't leave paper about on the grass. Picnic Party: 'Wots the perishing grass for?'" The owner of the photograph, with a wry sense of humor, captions the image as a reminder of the careless disregard for the natural world that can sometimes accompany our enjoyment of it. The idyllic setting is further emphasized by the contrast between the well-dressed picnickers and the working-class figures in the background, tending to their duties in the fields. This juxtaposition highlights the divide between the leisurely elite and the hardworking laborers, a common theme in the interwar period. Arthur Watts' "Picnic" is a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world, and the responsibility we hold to preserve it for future generations. It also serves as a snapshot of a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of a day spent in the countryside with loved ones were cherished and appreciated.
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