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The Sleeping Congregation, 1728 (oil on canvas)
487783 The Sleeping Congregation, 1728 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 55.3x46.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: This rough oil sketch is Hogarths earliest dated painting. The ministers dull sermon has put the entire congregation to sleep, less than halfway through his remarks. The clerk feigns sleep as an excuse to observe the charms of the girl in the foreground.
preacher is John Theophilus Desaguiliers (1683-1744); ); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mrs. Lyndon M. King; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23385272
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Gift of Mrs. Lyndon M. King / Bridgeman Images
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is a captivating oil painting by William Hogarth, dating back to 1728. This early masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional talent and satirical wit. The scene depicts a Protestant congregation in London during a particularly dull sermon delivered by preacher John Theophilus Desaguiliers. As the minister drones on, his words fail to captivate the worshippers, who have succumbed to an overwhelming sense of boredom. Men and women alike are seen dozing off in their pews, unable to stay awake amidst the monotony of the sermon. Even the clerk pretends to be asleep as an excuse to steal glances at a young woman seated in the foreground. Hogarth's keen eye for detail is evident in this painting, capturing not only individual expressions but also fashionable attire and interior decor of that era. Through this social satire, he cleverly parodies both religious life and societal norms. "The Sleeping Congregation" serves as a humorous commentary on human nature and our tendency towards apathy when faced with uninspiring circumstances. It reminds us that even within sacred spaces like churches, people can still find themselves disengaged or distracted from matters of faith. This remarkable piece now resides at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA, where it continues to delight viewers with its timeless charm and thought-provoking message about religion and society.
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