Alles is pret 1905 - 1924

This lithograph, Alles is pret, by W.H.C. Groome, uses a monochromatic palette and detailed linework, echoing the graphic style common to printed media of the time. The imagery, snapshots of children at play, offers a vision of everyday life. Look at the ‘familie-paraplu’ scene. There’s a certain vulnerability in the children huddled under the umbrella, a marked contrast to the frolicking figures in other vignettes. The rain seems to blur their features, creating a soft, indistinct quality that evokes a sense of nostalgia. This piece captures something true about childhood – its fleeting moments of joy and its quiet encounters with the world. Groome’s work seems connected to the tradition of artists like Honoré Daumier, who used graphic media to capture the social realities around them. Like Daumier, Groome offers a glimpse into the human condition, reflecting on innocence, play, and the passage of time. It’s a reminder that art, like life, is an ongoing conversation.