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Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel)
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Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel)
828467 Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel) by Hemsley, William (1819-1906); 30.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hook my Frock. William Hemsley (1819-1906). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1858. 30.5 x 25cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22484800
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1850s 1858 Accessories Active Apron Assist Assistance Assisting Aversion Brother Dressing Getting Dressed Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Helping Looking Away Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Natural Light Personal Accessory Physical Activity Preparation Residence Sibling Siblings Sister Sisters Sunny Turning Away Victorian Art Apparel Hemsley Positive Concepts Youthful
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Hook my Frock, 1858
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is a captivating oil painting by William Hemsley that beautifully captures a tender moment in the mid-19th century. The artwork depicts two young sisters inside their home, engaged in the everyday task of getting dressed. Bathed in soft natural light streaming through a window, the girls stand side by side as one sister assists the other with hooking her frock. The composition exudes an air of youthful innocence and familial love. The older sister stands with her hands on her hips, actively helping her younger sibling while looking away from the viewer. Meanwhile, the younger girl turns slightly away from us, perhaps displaying a touch of aversion to being helped or simply caught up in the excitement of dressing up. Hemsley's attention to detail is evident in his meticulous rendering of clothing and accessories. From their aprons to baskets filled with clothes nearby, every element adds depth and authenticity to this charming scene. With its warm sunlight and positive atmosphere, "Hook my Frock" transports us back to a simpler time when family bonds were cherished and daily rituals like dressing held special significance. This delightful artwork serves as a reminder of both our shared human experiences across generations and the timeless beauty found within domestic settings.
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