Journal #5
Looking at the painting Morning Picture by Edwin Romanzo Elmer (1890), there are several symbols within the painting. Upon first glance, one might see the work as a painting of parents over seeing their daughter while she plays in the front yard of their home. However, upon further analyzing, it is clear that the painting serves as a visual representation of the loss of a child. In the forefront of the image stands a young girl holding onto a sheep,…
