The Victorian Era was the period of reign of Queen Victoria I from 20th June 1837 till her death on the 22nd of January 1901. This period of time was commonly known as one that brought peace, prosperity and self-confidence for the country. With the arrival of Queen Victoria came a sense of relaxation, the world started paying attention to luxuries and culture, under the theme of the Gothic Revival, seen in architecture, fashion, literature and other aspects of British culture. Photography emerged during this era which brought significant changes to Victorian art, with Queen Victoria being the very first monarch to be photographed for a portrait in Britain.
Also, there was a considerable rise in the middle class population during these times, making the middle class family nothing to be ashamed of, as it was becoming more and more common. Instead of being considered beneath higher classes, they were seen as hard-working and stable people. Many families owned blacksmiths and farms to earn their way, which was seen in Charles Dicken's novel Great Expectations. There was also a sense of privacy with middle class families, and 'gossip' of other families was commonly seen, again this is portrayed in the novel.
Also, there was a considerable rise in the middle class population during these times, making the middle class family nothing to be ashamed of, as it was becoming more and more common. Instead of being considered beneath higher classes, they were seen as hard-working and stable people. Many families owned blacksmiths and farms to earn their way, which was seen in Charles Dicken's novel Great Expectations. There was also a sense of privacy with middle class families, and 'gossip' of other families was commonly seen, again this is portrayed in the novel.
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