Realist Pastoral and the Painting of Modern Life.

  • Published In: Oxford Art Journal, 2025, v. 48, n. 1. P. 107 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Potts, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the emergence of social realism in Victorian art, highlighting the works of artists George John Pinwell and Hubert von Herkomer. It discusses how their art reflects the social issues faced by the lower classes during a time of industrial and urban expansion, with Pinwell's work focusing on rural lower-class life and Herkomer's on urban social realities. The article also explores the concept of "realist pastoral," as articulated by William Empson, emphasizing the complex interplay between different social classes in their depictions. Through specific artworks, the text illustrates how both artists navigated the boundaries between high and low art, engaging with the social fabric of their time while challenging conventional representations of poverty and class. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Oxford Art Journal. 2025/03, Vol. 48, Issue 1, p107
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0142-6540
  • DOI:10.1093/oxartj/kcaf008
  • Accession Number:188960791
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