1890 photogravure of an 1887 Walter McEwen painting, The Ghost Story – “This picture depicts a prosperous peasant's dwelling, where the women of the h

• Contributor: Independent Picture Service / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2CA1D4M
• File size: 41.9 MB (3.7 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 4878 x 3000 px | 41.3 x 25.4 cm | 16.3 x 10 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 8 January 2010
• Location: United States
• Photographer: Independent Picture Service

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1890 photogravure of an 1887 Walter McEwen painting, The Ghost Story – “This picture depicts a prosperous peasant's dwelling, where the women of the house have gathered to spin and prepare food. McEwen showed the narration of a ghost story at its most dramatic moment—all eyes are fixed on the storyteller, the spinning wheels are idle, the listeners lean toward her in fascination, and the little girl clutches her doll in fear.”