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"Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith. "Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857
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"Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith. "Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857
"Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857. Engraving of...Mr. Cobbett's extremely charming picture, "Beg, Sir!". This is precisely one of those pictures the subjects of which genius alone can redeem from being silly and commonplace, but also exactly the kind of work in which that genius can most distinctly assert itself. We will not obtrude any remarks on the perfect naturalness of a picture which our Engraving alone renders quite unnecessary'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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painted by Edward John Cobbett in 1857, was a captivating work of art that graced the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists. This masterpiece, now immortalized in an engraving by Harvey Orrin Smith, showcases the natural bond between a young girl and her dog, a bond that transcends the mundane and becomes a testament to the power of genius in art. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1857, elicits a sense of warmth and familiarity. The young girl, with her hand extended in a pleading gesture, implores a man, out of frame, to give her something. Her earnest expression and the eager gaze of her dog add depth and emotion to the scene. The dog, with its head tilted and eyes fixed on the girl, mirrors her anticipation and trust. The engraving, produced by Harvey Orrin Smith, captures the essence of Cobbett's painting with remarkable precision. The black and white medium, while simple, highlights the intricacies of the scene and adds a timeless quality to the image. The wood engraving technique further emphasizes the textures and details, making the artwork come alive. The subjects of the painting, seemingly ordinary, are elevated by Cobbett's genius. The naturalness of the scene, which could have easily been dismissed as silly or commonplace, is instead transformed into a charming and endearing work of art. The engraving, in turn, serves as a testament to the power of art to capture and preserve moments in time, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of everyday life.
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