410 () ? These people are sick! ? posted 3 years ago by BQnita 3 years ago by BQnita +411 / -1 72 comments share 72 comments share save hide report block hide replies
pretty sure most artists back then weren't just painting for 'fun', supplies were scarce, and life wasn't all that enjoyable.
just look back to early photographs from 120 years ago, people didn't smile.
the photos were taken to record history, as was most historical art.
these people were painting what was going on in the world.