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Breakfast, 1867 (oil on canvas)
6198151 Breakfast, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); 45.5x38.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22390236
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19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century Bowl Bowls Breakfast Breakfasts Common Dining Table Dinner Table Everyday Life Genre Painting Kitchen Table Kitten Peasants Romanticised Sentimental Spoon Working Class Dine
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Breakfast, 1867 - A Glimpse into the Everyday Lives of Working Class Peasants
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. This oil painting, "Breakfast, 1867" by John Burr offers a poignant depiction of British working-class life in the 19th century. Measuring at 45.5x38.5 cm, this artwork is housed in The McManus museum in Dundee, UK as part of the Orchar Collection. The scene portrays a humble dining table set for breakfast, where workers gather to nourish themselves before embarking on another day's labor. With its romanticized and sentimental tone, Burr's genre painting invites viewers to empathize with these common people and their everyday struggles. At the center of attention are two babies seated side by side on highchairs while being fed from bowls by attentive mothers. Surrounding them are girls engrossed in their morning meal. A spoonful here and a bite there create an atmosphere filled with warmth and tenderness. Notably present is a mischievous kitten playfully perched upon the table – adding an element of domestic charm to this intimate setting. The inclusion of this feline companion further emphasizes the coziness within these modest interiors. Through his skillful brushwork and attention to detail, Burr captures both the physical sustenance provided during breakfast time and also highlights the emotional connections shared among family members amidst their daily routines. "Breakfast, 1867" serves as a timeless reminder that even within simple
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