[Two Women, One Kneeling and One Standing, Looking into Basket Filled with Vegetables] 1853 - 1856

This 1853-1856 calotype photograph by John Dillwyn Llewelyn captures the simple domesticity of rural life. Two women, one standing and one kneeling, are positioned in front of a stone doorway, their figures framed by the rough stonework. The woman standing leans slightly forward, her gaze directed towards a basket filled with vegetables, while the kneeling woman appears to be picking something from the basket. This intimate scene, captured in a grainy, almost ethereal light, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of working-class women in the mid-19th century. The photograph's evocative details, including the rustic basket, the stone pathway, and the simple attire of the women, speak to the artist's interest in capturing the beauty of everyday life.