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Sunday Morning, 1866 (oil on canvas)
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Sunday Morning, 1866 (oil on canvas)
1079457 Sunday Morning, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 61.6x91.4 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: A family gathered around the hearth for Sabbath Bible Reading. The grandfather sits to the left of the dwindling fire, bible open on his lap. A girl sits at his knee, listening intently. Other family members are positioned nearby; the grandmother gazing at the embers, the father in a Queen Anne style chair, the mother nursing her baby; two young children whispering at far right; and a young man and woman at left, apparently lost in their own thoughts. Above the mantel is a row of objects, most prominent among them a pair of export porcelain parrots.); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22633190
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Sunday Morning, 1866
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is a captivating oil painting by Eastman Johnson that beautifully captures the essence of a family's Sabbath Bible reading. The scene depicts multiple generations gathered around the hearth, with each member engrossed in their own thoughts and activities. In the foreground, we see an elderly grandfather seated to the left of the dwindling fire, his weathered hands holding an open bible on his lap. A young girl sits at his knee, her eyes fixed attentively on him as he reads aloud. Nearby, the grandmother gazes into the embers while the father relaxes in a Queen Anne style chair. The mother tenderly nurses her baby, creating a serene atmosphere amidst this intimate gathering. Two young children whisper secrets at far right while a young man and woman appear lost in their own contemplations on the left side of the composition. Above the mantel hangs an array of objects, including striking export porcelain parrots that add vibrancy to this otherwise subdued setting. The painting evokes feelings of quiet reflection and reverence as each family member engages with their faith in their own unique way. Through meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of light and shadow, Johnson transports us back to this moment frozen in time - capturing not only religious devotion but also familial bonds that transcend generations. "Sunday Morning, 1866" is truly a masterpiece that invites viewers to immerse themselves in its rich narrative and contemplate their own connection to spirituality within family life.
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