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Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas)
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Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas)
828422 Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Worrall, Edward Joseph (1829-1913); 31.5x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Versus Work. Joseph Edward Worrall (1829-1913). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1864. 31.5 x 22.9cm.); Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23663716
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1860s 1864 18th Century Painting Brick Wall British Art Broom Cleaning Equipment Household Equipment Kitchenware Livelihood Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Music Making One Boy Only Playing An Instrument Tea Pot Tea Service Tea Set Teapot Teaset Thoroughfare Trousers Victorian Pictures Waistcoat Working Life Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Occupation Worrall
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Music Versus Work, 1864
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is a captivating oil painting by British artist Edward Joseph Worrall. The artwork, measuring 31.5x22.9 cm, depicts a scene from the mid-19th century that beautifully contrasts the joys of music with the toils of work. In this bustling street setting, we see a young boy standing near a brick wall. He holds a tin whistle in his hand and plays it passionately, lost in the enchanting melodies he creates. His musical expression stands in stark contrast to his surroundings - an array of cleaning equipment including brooms and tea service items scattered on the ground. The painting captures the essence of working life during this era, where individuals had to dedicate their time and energy to earn their livelihoods. The boy's attire suggests that he too is engaged in some form of labor or chore. Worrall's attention to detail shines through as he skillfully portrays not only the physical aspects but also conveys emotions through posture and facial expressions. The composition evokes contemplation about how music can provide solace amidst daily struggles. This exquisite piece invites viewers to reflect upon the power of music as an escape from mundane routines while acknowledging its coexistence with hard work during Victorian times. "Music Versus Work" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical snapshot into nineteenth-century British society.
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