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A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol, c
825559 A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol, c.1882 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 23.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol. Georges Seurat (1859-1891). Conte crayon on paper. Drawn circa 1882. 23.5 x 16.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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1880s 1882 Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Bending Bending Forward Bending Forwards Black Color Black Colour Destitute Effort Endeavour Feet Foot Forward Georges Pierre Seurat Georges Seurat Ground Hands Hardship Leaning Forwards Mounted On Paper Natural Phenomena Neo Impressionist On Paper Opressed Pointillism Pointillist Pointillistic Post Impressionism Seurat Social Commentary Social Issues Third Class Unrecognisable Person White Color Woman Alone Artist French Conté Crayon French Art French Artist Post Impressionist
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A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol
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is a captivating print that captures the essence of rural life in 19th century France. The artist, Georges Seurat, known for his pointillist style, beautifully depicts a hardworking peasant woman bending forward with her hands buried deep in the ground. The image portrays a sense of effort and determination as the woman toils away under the open sky. Her bare feet suggest poverty and hardship, emphasizing her connection to nature and her humble existence. Despite her struggles, there is an undeniable strength and resilience emanating from her posture. Seurat's use of conte crayon on paper adds depth and texture to this poignant portrayal of social issues prevalent during that time. The black and white color palette further enhances the contrast between light and shadow, highlighting both the physical labor involved in farming as well as the emotional weight carried by those living on society's fringes. This artwork serves as a reminder of our shared humanity and challenges us to reflect upon societal inequalities that persist even today. It invites viewers to contemplate themes such as class disparity, perseverance amidst adversity, and our relationship with nature. Overall, "A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol" is not just a visual masterpiece but also an important historical document capturing an era marked by struggle yet illuminated by human spirit.
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