The Significance of Objects in Depicting Social Position in Family Portraits

The couple in this picture appear to be a family group, including even the faithful family dog. Other objects that are included in the picture also have implied meaning. Please select 3 – 4 objects from the painting and discuss their possible significance within the painting. (For example, the apples on the windowsill, the bed, the chandelier with candle, the mirror, the shoes on the floor, etc.) How do our images of families use details of décor or accessories to express our social position?

 

 

 

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