: Resting on the girl's shoulder, it symbolizes the soul and the fragility of life. Its stillness suggests the girl is so quiet and in harmony with her surroundings that the creature does not fear her.
: Their ragged clothing and the sign around the girl's neck (which likely read "Pity the Blind") highlight the harsh reality of the disabled poor in the 19th century. Key Visual Elements
: The Pre-Raphaelite style is famous for its "truth to nature," seen here in the hyper-realistic wet grass and vivid colors of the landscape.
: A small accordion-like instrument used by street performers to earn pennies.