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"The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B. Willis - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856 Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith. "The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B
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"The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B. Willis - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856 Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith. "The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B
"The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B. Willis - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856. Engraving of a painting. "The Mid-day Meal" of Mr. Brittan Willis, at the Portland Gallery, is a picture that will make Mr. Sydney Cooper look about him. The scene is an open field on the coast of Sussex, the time (of course) mid-day, the weather fine and healthy, the personages ploughboys, and the cattle such as Sussex mixed with Suffolk breed; the horses are lifelike, and the whole effect is very pleasing'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Mid-Day Meal
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by H.B. Willis, painted in 1856, is a captivating artwork that showcases the idyllic rural life of 19th century Britain. This engraving, from the Exhibition of the National Institution, depicts a scene of tranquility and contentment in an open field on the coast of Sussex. The time is midday, and the weather is fine and healthy, as indicated by the warm sunlight filtering through the clouds. The central figures of the painting are ploughboys, dressed in traditional clothing, taking a break from their laborious work. They sit on the grass, enjoying their midday meal, while their horses and cattle graze nearby. The horses, a mix of Sussex and Suffolk breeds, are depicted with lifelike accuracy, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The painting received positive reviews during its exhibition at the Portland Gallery, with critics comparing it to the works of Sydney Cooper. The "Illustrated London News" praised the artwork for its pleasing effect and the realistic portrayal of the rural setting. This engraving captures the essence of agriculture and the hardworking farmers of the time, providing a glimpse into the past and the simple pleasures of rural life. The image of a haystack in the background and the man, Henry Brittan Willis, depicted in the foreground, add to the overall charm of the painting. Overall, "The Mid-Day Meal" is a beautiful representation of the agricultural way of life in 19th century Britain.
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