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Eventide, Professor Hubert von Herkomer
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Eventide, Professor Hubert von Herkomer
Slide showing a painting by British artist of German descent Hubert von Herkomer (1849-1914) called Eventide: A Scene in the Westminster Union (workhouse), 1878. Part of Box 366 Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1849 1878 Called Descent Eventide Herkomer Hubert Professor Slides Westminster Workhouse
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This lantern slide presents a striking image of "Eventide: A Scene in the Westminster Union (workhouse)," a painting by the renowned British artist of German descent, Hubert von Herkomer. Born in Munich in 1849, Herkomer immigrated to England in his early twenties and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional artistic abilities. This painting, created in 1878, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of Victorian-era poverty and social welfare. The title "Eventide" suggests the approach of evening, and the painting depicts the sun setting over the Westminster Union, a workhouse located in London. The workhouse, a last resort for the destitute, is shown in the background, its tall, imposing walls casting long shadows as the day comes to an end. In the foreground, a group of people huddle together, their faces etched with worry and exhaustion. A young boy, perhaps the youngest member of this group, gazes out at the viewer with a look of profound sadness. The painting's intricate details and rich colors are beautifully captured in this late 19th-century lantern slide. The use of chiaroscuro, or strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and texture to the image, while the muted colors of the sunset and the drab tones of the workhouse create a sense of melancholy and despair. This slide, part of Box 366, dates from around the turn of the century and offers a valuable historical record of Herkomer's work and the social conditions of the time. The painting was a powerful critique of the inadequacies of the British welfare system and helped to raise awareness of the plight of the poor and destitute. Today, it remains a moving reminder of the human cost of poverty and the importance of social justice.
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