Canvas Print : Philip Hermon / Grave Eng
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Philip Hermon / Grave Eng
PHILIP HERMON Quaker, preaching
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Media ID 621155
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Audience Buttons Grave Hermon Philip Preaching Quaker
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Philip Hermon / Grave Eng" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Quaker preacher named Philip Hermon, captured in a moment of deep engagement with his audience. The intricate details and rich colors come alive on our high-quality canvas, adding a touch of history and inspiration to any space. Our canvas prints are known for their vibrant colors, crisp details, and long-lasting durability, making them a perfect choice for your home or office décor. Bring this powerful Quaker image to life and elevate your interior design with our premium Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the quiet intensity of a Quaker meeting, with Philip Hermon (1819-1896) delivering a sermon to his congregation. Hermon, a prominent Quaker preacher and activist, is dressed in the traditional Quaker attire of a plain gray coat, white shirt, and black hat with a round crown and a narrow brim. The audience, mostly women and children, sit attentively on simple benches, their faces expressionless and focused. The historical significance of this image lies in the Quaker tradition of plain dress and the practice of unprogrammed meetings for worship, which emphasized the inner light and the direct experience of the divine. Quakers believed that everyone had the capacity for divine guidance and that worship should be a communal experience of silent meditation and spoken ministry. The photograph also reveals the details of the Quaker meeting house, with its plain wooden walls, simple benches, and the presence of a grave in the background. The grave, with its worn stones and faded inscriptions, serves as a reminder of the transience of life and the importance of living in accordance with one's spiritual beliefs. The buttons on Hermon's coat, although small, are noteworthy as they symbolize the Quaker commitment to peace and nonviolence. Quakers refused to wear buttons made from animal products, such as bone or ivory, and instead used wooden or metal ones. This small act of resistance was a testament to their deep-rooted beliefs and their commitment to living a simple, ethical life. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when religious beliefs shaped daily life and the pursuit of spiritual growth was a communal endeavor. It is a reminder of the power of quiet reflection, the importance of living in accordance with one's values, and the enduring legacy of the Quaker tradition.
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