Good, Plain, Sober & Reliable
Good, Plain, Sober & Reliable is an original 12x12 inch acrylic painting by Nathalie Kalbach, created with acrylic ink, acrylic paint, and markers, and comes framed. This artwork offers a visual narrative tied to the history and character of the homes it portrays, homes that have quietly witnessed the changing times and evolving cityscape around them.
Inspired by a collection of advertisements from the early 20th century (1910s-1940s), this painting evokes the stories of the people who once inhabited these addresses, who were described with qualities such as "good," "plain," "sober," and "reliable." These traits, highly sought after in workers during that era, reflect a window into the societal expectations and values of the time.
The painting layers these historic references, adding depth and context through the words 'willing,' 'modest,' 'neat,' 'German,' and more. Each word echoes the lives of the men, women, and young workers who shaped the daily rhythm of the city, from laundresses to companions, houseworkers, and cooks. This piece captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting the viewer to reflect on how these simple yet profound adjectives speak to the lives, hopes, and experiences of those who once walked these streets.
Good, Plain, Sober & Reliable is an original 12x12 inch acrylic painting by Nathalie Kalbach, created with acrylic ink, acrylic paint, and markers, and comes framed. This artwork offers a visual narrative tied to the history and character of the homes it portrays, homes that have quietly witnessed the changing times and evolving cityscape around them.
Inspired by a collection of advertisements from the early 20th century (1910s-1940s), this painting evokes the stories of the people who once inhabited these addresses, who were described with qualities such as "good," "plain," "sober," and "reliable." These traits, highly sought after in workers during that era, reflect a window into the societal expectations and values of the time.
The painting layers these historic references, adding depth and context through the words 'willing,' 'modest,' 'neat,' 'German,' and more. Each word echoes the lives of the men, women, and young workers who shaped the daily rhythm of the city, from laundresses to companions, houseworkers, and cooks. This piece captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting the viewer to reflect on how these simple yet profound adjectives speak to the lives, hopes, and experiences of those who once walked these streets.
Good, Plain, Sober & Reliable is an original 12x12 inch acrylic painting by Nathalie Kalbach, created with acrylic ink, acrylic paint, and markers, and comes framed. This artwork offers a visual narrative tied to the history and character of the homes it portrays, homes that have quietly witnessed the changing times and evolving cityscape around them.
Inspired by a collection of advertisements from the early 20th century (1910s-1940s), this painting evokes the stories of the people who once inhabited these addresses, who were described with qualities such as "good," "plain," "sober," and "reliable." These traits, highly sought after in workers during that era, reflect a window into the societal expectations and values of the time.
The painting layers these historic references, adding depth and context through the words 'willing,' 'modest,' 'neat,' 'German,' and more. Each word echoes the lives of the men, women, and young workers who shaped the daily rhythm of the city, from laundresses to companions, houseworkers, and cooks. This piece captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting the viewer to reflect on how these simple yet profound adjectives speak to the lives, hopes, and experiences of those who once walked these streets.
