Too Hot, from "Illustrated London News" by James Collinson

Too Hot, from "Illustrated London News" 1863

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drawing, print, etching, pencil

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portrait

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drawing

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narrative-art

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print

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etching

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figuration

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pencil

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watercolour illustration

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genre-painting

Dimensions: Sheet: 21 5/8 × 14 15/16 in. (55 × 38 cm)

Copyright: Public Domain

This chromolithograph, titled "Too Hot," after a painting by James Collinson, presents a seemingly simple domestic scene, yet it resonates with deeper cultural echoes. A grandfather carefully tests the temperature of food for his grandchild, a tender gesture of care. But consider the spoon, the vessel that mediates this exchange. Throughout history, the spoon has been more than a mere utensil. Think of ancient rituals, the communion spoon symbolizing spiritual nourishment. Here, it signifies familial bonds and the transmission of care across generations. This act of feeding evokes maternal and nurturing instincts, archetypes deeply embedded in our collective memory. The cautious expression on the child's face, mirrored in the grandfather's concern, speaks to a universal fear of pain or discomfort. This scene, like images of Madonna and Child, engages us on a primal level, triggering feelings of empathy and protection. The spoon, therefore, becomes a symbol not just of sustenance but of love, caution, and the shared human experience of caring and being cared for.

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