The Nursery Clock c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is Eduard Bendemann's "The Nursery Clock," a drawing, it seems. The bell, the clock face, the mother and child – it’s like a fairytale illustration, a bit dreamlike. What do you make of its symbolism? Curator: Dreamlike, exactly! It feels almost medieval, doesn't it? The clock and bell tower looming over this intimate scene of mother and child... Time watches over new life. Perhaps Bendemann is showing us how fleeting these moments are, or maybe that time both cradles and overwhelms us. What feelings does it conjure for you? Editor: A little bit of both, actually! Comfort and maybe a touch of melancholy, the fleeting nature of childhood, like you said. Thanks, that’s really insightful. Curator: It’s all about seeing the story, isn’t it? And what story speaks to you. It’s been a pleasure.