An exhibition, Sir, of self-effacement which shamed our puny civilized philanthropy

An exhibition, Sir, of self-effacement which shamed our puny civilized philanthropy
An exhibition, Sir, of self-effacement which shamed our puny civilized philanthropy

An exhibition, Sir, of self-effacement which shamed our puny civilized philanthropy

Date1905
Artist (American painter, illustrator, 1882–1945)
Illustration Citation"Taken at the Flood," by Vincent Harper, in The Saturday Evening Post, June 3, 1905
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions21 3/4 × 31 5/8 in. (55.2 × 80.3 cm)
frame: 27 5/8 × 37 11/16 in. (70.2 × 95.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Frank H. Mackie, Jr., 1992
Object number1992-78
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPAINTING
Label TextTaken at the Flood is narrated by a cynical lumberman working along the coast of British Columbia. He encounters an Englishman seeking to redeem himself from drinking by hard work. The latter becomes overwhelmed by the generosity of native peoples as they share their resources. Here, as a sign of his respect he has prepared a ceremonial feast for them and then resolves to devote his life to helping them.
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