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The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper)
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The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper)
988811 The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 53.3x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvest of Peas; La Recolte des Pois. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Gouache on paper. Painted in 1887. 63.3 x 64.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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1880s 1887 Active Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Apron Back Back View Backview Behind Bending Bending Forward Bending Forwards Boss Camille Pissarro Collecting Expression Facial Expression Farm Worker Farmworker Forward Friend Friendly Friends Friendship From The Back Gouache Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Harvest Harvester Harvesting Impressionist Art Impressionistic Leaning Forwards Livelihood Looking Down Mature Mature Adult Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Middle Aged Mounted On Paper Natural Light On Paper Overlooking Peas Physical Activity Picking Pisarro Pissarro Rear View Relationship Routine Rural Life Sitting On Ground Stern Summer Time Summertime Sunny Supervisor Temperature Using Hands Vegetable Vegetables View From Behind Vocation Walker Warm Watchful Ways Working Life Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear Natural Space Occupation Stroll Strolling Young Woman
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The Harvest of Peas, 1887
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by Camille Pissarro captures a picturesque scene of rural life in the late nineteenth century. In this impressionistic masterpiece, Pissarro skillfully depicts a group of hardworking farmworkers diligently picking peas in a sunlit field. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of capturing natural light and the passage of time. The warm hues and vibrant colors evoke a sense of summertime, immersing viewers in the idyllic countryside setting. Pissarro's use of gouache on paper adds depth and texture to the artwork, enhancing its visual appeal. The composition focuses on both male and female workers engaged in their laborious task. From women sitting on the ground to men standing with hands on hips, each figure is meticulously portrayed with attention to detail. The artist's choice to depict them from behind adds an element of mystery while emphasizing their physical exertion. Pissarro's "The Harvest of Peas" not only showcases his technical prowess but also highlights themes such as hard work, community, and connection with nature. The painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty found in everyday scenes and reminds us of our dependence on agricultural labor for sustenance. This print serves as a testament to Pissarro's contribution to impressionist art while offering a glimpse into rural life during that era. It is an exquisite addition for any art enthusiast or collector seeking to celebrate French artistic heritage through this remarkable piece by one of its most renowned artists.
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