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"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. "Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. "Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Engraving of a painting. There is a great deal of natural humour with a happy freedom from exaggeration and mannerism displayed in this little picture, which forms part of the winter exhibition now on view at the French Gallery. The little fellow who has just scratched the outline of his grandfather's profile on his slate shows no symptoms of the conceit which sometimes distinguishes young pretenders of artistic genius, but calmly awaits the verdict of his father, mother, and sisters, who are scrutinising the work with evident interest and approval. The old gentleman himself is rather curious, and not altogether at ease regarding the liberty which, unknown to himself, has just been taken with his physiognomy, and, having risen from his chair, peers across the table to see how he looks. The whole group is very cleverly arranged, the expression of the various personages admirably realising the little supposed incident'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Grandfather's Portrait
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by W. H. Knight, showcased in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery in 1862, is a charming and humorous painting captured in this engraving by W. Thomas. The image depicts a young boy, seated at a table, intently working on a portrait of his grandfather on a slate. His father, mother, and sisters gather around, scrutinizing the work with great interest and approval. The old gentleman himself, unaware of the artistic liberty taken with his profile, rises from his chair, peering across the table to see how he looks. The natural humor and freedom from exaggeration and mannerism displayed in this little picture make it a delightful addition to the winter exhibition. The young boy, far from exhibiting the conceit often associated with young artistic prodigies, calmly awaits the verdict of his family. The old gentleman, with a hint of curiosity and unease, adds to the amusing scene. The composition of the painting is cleverly arranged, with each character's expression perfectly capturing the supposed incident. The interaction between the generations, the anticipation of the family, and the old gentleman's surprise, all come together to create a heartwarming and relatable moment. This engraving, a snapshot of a simple yet profound moment in time, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Victorian families and the bond they shared with their ancestors. It is a testament to W. H. Knight's skill as a painter and W. Thomas's ability to capture the essence of the original work through his engraving.
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