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The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving)
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The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving)
1071410 The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22204068
© Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg / Bridgeman Images
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The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian
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is a captivating engraving by William Hogarth that transports viewers to an ecclesiastical scene in 18th century England. The print, housed at the Dallas Museum of Art, captures the essence of spirituality and devotion. In this satirical moral tale, Hogarth depicts an industrious apprentice diligently fulfilling his religious obligations within a church interior. Surrounded by a congregation immersed in prayer and hymn singing, the young prentice stands out as a symbol of piety and morality. The composition showcases various elements characteristic of Georgian society, including an elderly woman seated in a gallery pew engrossed in her prayer book. From the pulpit to every corner of the image, faith permeates through each stroke of Hogarth's masterful engraving. Through this artwork, Hogarth invites us to reflect on themes such as apprenticeship and learning while emphasizing the importance of spiritual devotion. The print serves as both social commentary and homage to traditional values upheld during that era. As we gaze upon "The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian" we are transported back in time to witness not only an artistic masterpiece but also a snapshot into 18th-century English life. This engraving reminds us that faith can be found even amidst our daily duties and responsibilities – it is up to us to embrace it with dutiful hearts.
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