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The Awakening Conscience (1853), Holman Hunt 1827-1910
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The Awakening Conscience (1853), Holman Hunt 1827-1910
Holman Hunt 1827-1910 The Awakening Conscience (1853) Oil on canvas.
The Awakening Conscience was conceived as the material counterpart to Hunts The Light of the World (1851-3, Warden and Fellows of Keble College, Oxford). Its inspiration was a verse from Proverbs: As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.The model is Hunts girlfriend Annie Miller, an uneducated barmaid whom he met in 1850 when she was fifteen
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1829 1853 1896 English Art Everett John Millais Painter Awakening Conscience
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The Awakening Conscience (1853) by Holman Hunt is a captivating oil on canvas print that beautifully captures the complexities of human emotion and moral awakening. Inspired by a verse from Proverbs, the painting depicts a young woman named Annie Miller, Hunts' girlfriend at the time, who was an uneducated barmaid he met in 1850. In this thought-provoking artwork, we witness a moment of profound realization as Annie's conscience awakens to her own circumstances. The composition cleverly juxtaposes light and dark elements, symbolizing her transition from ignorance to enlightenment. As she gazes out of the window into the world beyond, we can almost feel her inner turmoil and desire for something more. Hunt's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the piece - from the intricate patterns on furniture to subtle reflections in mirrors. Each element serves a purpose in conveying his message about societal expectations and personal liberation. The Awakening Conscience stands as an exquisite companion piece to Hunt's earlier work, The Light of the World. Together they explore themes of redemption and spiritual transformation with remarkable depth. This print allows us to appreciate every brushstroke and nuance captured by Holman Hunt over 150 years ago. It invites us into Annie Miller's world, provoking introspection about our own awakenings and reminding us that even amidst darkness there is always hope for change.
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