Work by Ford Madox Brown (1852 – 1865)
Taking 13 years to complete, Work is Ford Madox Brown’s major achievement. After he finished it he exhibited it along with a detailed catalogue describing it and explaining its significance. Wikipedia has a detailed account, but put simply this painting is of workers of all descriptions, both physical and intellectual as well as non-workers – the unemployed and the leisure classes.
The painting is oil on canvas, held at Manchester City Art Gallery. (Click on image to enlarge.) There is so much to see in this painting, so much activity and social comment!
An ABC Wednesday W post.
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Margaret – Thanks very much for the background on this painting. You’re right that this painting has captured so very much…
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It is a very eclectic painting!
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Interesting piece of art and cultural history.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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It is quite a while since I visited a gallery – I am getting the urge! lol! Thanks so much.
Denise ABC Team
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A painting to get lost in. I now want to learn more about Brown’s other works. Thanks for sharing a very thoughtful choice for today.
Happy Wednesday!
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I would love to see that someday. 13 years–that’s inspiring.
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Interesting!
Would love you to peek at my ABC. You are welcome to come by anytime, have a nice day!
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Great post. It reminds me of Bruegel – in how much ‘real’ life it captures in one shot of vivid colors. Thanks.
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