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Peasant in Prayer; Paysan en Priere, (oil on canvas)
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Peasant in Prayer; Paysan en Priere, (oil on canvas)
827445 Peasant in Prayer; Paysan en Priere, (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 49.5x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant in Prayer; Paysan en Priere. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 49.5 x 36.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23304272
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Barbizon Barbizon School Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Belief Bended Knee Brown Hair Brunette Corot Dark Hair Destitute Facial Hair Feet Foliage Foot Grass Hands Clasped Hardship Hope Hopeful Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Loneliness Lonely Lonliness Looking Up Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Middle Aged Naturalism Negative Concept One Man Only Opressed Plant Part Realism Realist Shirt Shorts Social Commentary Social Issues Third Class Worship Worshiping Worshipping 19th Century European Art Artist French Bearded Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts
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Peasant in Prayer; Paysan en Priere
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, showcasing the artist's mastery of capturing human emotions and rural scenes. In this nineteenth-century artwork, we are presented with a close-up portrait-style depiction of a mature peasant man deep in prayer. The painting exudes a sense of loneliness and poverty, as the destitute figure kneels barefoot on the ground amidst lush foliage. With his brown hair and beard, he emanates an air of maturity and resilience. His posture, bended knee, and upward gaze convey hopefulness and belief in something greater than himself. Corot's realistic style brings out every detail of the man's weathered face and worn-out clothing. The artist skillfully captures the play of light on his features, emphasizing his caucasian ethnicity. The use of earthy tones adds to the overall naturalism of the piece. Through "Peasant in Prayer". Corot invites us to contemplate themes such as faith, social issues, and human connection with nature. This intimate portrayal reminds us that even amid hardship, there is room for hope and spirituality. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Corot's exceptional talent while bringing this poignant moment from history into our own lives.
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