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Christmas Wish

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The artwork captures a moment of quiet reverence; a family gathered around a table, heads bowed in prayer. The intricate details of the illustration are striking. The use of line work, with varying weights and densities, creates a rich texture, defining the room, the furnishings, and the figures with impressive clarity. The family is seated around a table covered with a patterned tablecloth. The scene feels both intimate and reflective, capturing a moment of shared faith and connection. The arrangement of the figures leads the eye through the composition. A sense of peace and simplicity pervades the scene, a timeless quality that resonates even today. The black and white palette adds to the overall mood, evoking a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of a cherished memory.

Christmas Wish

Franklin Booth

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1943

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4168 × 5728 px

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