Captured over a century ago by early Blantyre photographer David Ritchie, this striking portrait of a little girl stands out not for her smile, but for her unmistakably grumpy expression.
Taken during the Edwardian era, when formal studio portraits were often stiff and serious, this child’s mood has travelled through time itself, reminding us that children have always had their own personalities and weren’t afraid to show them!!
Ritchie’s work, as always here on Blantyre Project provides us with an invaluable glimpse into Blantyre’s past, preserving moments of everyday life in an era when photography was still in relative infancy. I’m not sure why she wasn’t happy, perhaps having to pose for a time without moving. I also don’t know WHO she is, so leaving this here in case anybody recognises her.
💭 Do you think she was unhappy about posing, or just not in the mood for the photographer’s camera?
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