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Refreshing the Weary
Robert Hannah
1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A touching Victorian narrative painting depicting a moment of kindness amidst the activity of a city street.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1847 by Robert Hannah, 'Refreshing the Weary' is a classic example of Victorian genre painting, prized for its detailed storytelling and moral sentiment. The scene captures a group of figures in an urban setting, with the focal point being the gentle interaction between a man providing water to a tired child, offering a luminous glimpse into mid-19th-century social history.
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