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A Midnight Feast, 1866 (oil on panel)
CW224238 A Midnight Feast, 1866 (oil on panel) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 22x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23193566
© Christopher Wood Gallery, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
Boarding School Breaking Cake Dickensian Disobedience Dorm Dormitory Naughty Pupils Rule Rules Sharing Tuck Beds Dine
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A Midnight Feast, 1866" captures a clandestine moment of rebellion within the walls of a Victorian boarding school. Painted by Frederick Daniel Hardy, this oil on panel artwork transports us to an era where rules were strict and disobedience was met with severe consequences. In the dimly lit dormitory, we see a group of mischievous boys huddled around a small table adorned with delectable treats. Breaking one of the most sacred rules - no eating after lights out - these young pupils indulge in forbidden pleasures under the cover of darkness. Their faces illuminated by candlelight reveal both excitement and guilt as they share slices of cake and engage in whispered conversations. The painting's attention to detail brings to life the Dickensian atmosphere that permeates throughout. The sturdy wooden beds and antique furnishings provide a stark contrast to the innocence displayed by these rebellious children. It is through their act of defiance that they momentarily escape from the rigid structure imposed upon them, finding solace in each other's company. "A Midnight Feast, 1866" serves as a reminder that even within strict boundaries, human nature seeks moments of freedom and camaraderie. This piece invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences breaking rules or engaging in secret indulgences during childhood, evoking nostalgia for simpler times when such acts held great significance.
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