Alone in the Aftermath, Existential Feeling 1953 Snapshot, Athol, MA mansion This Latvian real photo postcard

This Latvian real photo postcard captures a wonderfully delicate

Clara Ellaline Hope Leighton (sometimes Clare Veronica Hope Leighton) was an English/American artist

as were these

but every time I look at this fabulous antique hand-painted tin box with smartly suited woman on horseback I think

but find it quite an evocative and slightly haunting object

Alone in the Aftermath, Existential Feeling 1953 Snapshot, Athol, MA mansion This Latvian real photo postcardNot quite sure what happened here, but looks like the aftermath of some sort of disaster, with this sole figure in the distance, standing on what looks like some sort of pipeline, and looking out at what look like flood level waters, seeming as alone as lone can be. I do love an existential feeling snapshot. 5 7 8" x 3 1 2" and in good condition with a couple of light creases upper right corner and a bit of curling. Stamped 1953, Athol, MA on reverse.