A Friendly Warning
Thomas Hicks
key Notes:
Rural Americana, Cautionary Interaction
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Dimensions:
62.9 × 81.9 cm (24 3/4 × 32 1/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
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story of the work:
Thomas Hicks, an American artist active in the 19th century, is known for his genre scenes and portraits, though specific details about the painting titled "A Friendly Warning" remain elusive due to limited documentation. The work's title suggests a narrative element typical of Hicks' genre paintings, which often depicted everyday life with moral or cautionary themes.
Description of the work:
"A Friendly Warning" by Thomas Hicks is an oil on canvas painting that depicts a domestic interior scene characterized by its detailed rendering of figures and objects. The composition is marked by its use of warm tones and careful attention to the textures of fabrics and furnishings, creating a sense of intimacy and narrative engagement.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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