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By growing it in the dark it means the rhubarb doesn't place any energy and nutrition into growing leaves. So it puts everything into the edible stem and grows taller, more nutritious and tastier.
The candle light is just tradition. You could use electric lights if you wanted.
though the original title of the painting is unknown, it's believed to have been inspired by Gustav Sabac el Cher, a Prussian military musician who eventually married a white woman (Gertrud Perlig)
they were married in 1901, but I don't know how long they courted, so it's possible this is based on another woman in his life before he met Gertrud. or possibly just his willingness to court white women in general? it's unclear. he was biracial, so the painting could have been based on his father's marriage as easily as his own courtship
anyway, here are Gustav and Gertrude after their marriage:
also, for anyone who doesn't speak German, the title translates to "Prussian happiness in love."
Made a Spider-Man Fic/Au, and it being me I made tons of art for my favorite silly guy 💔‼️ for @/jaded-ghoster

















