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Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum
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Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum
JLJ4610722 Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum by Serres, Antony (1828-1898); Musee Bossuet, Meaux, France; (add.info.: Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum); Photo © Photo Josse
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is a poignant 19th-century painting by Antony Serres that captures the harsh realities of life during that era. The oil on canvas artwork, housed in the Bossuet Museum in Meaux, France, depicts a young girl amidst a backdrop of poverty and despair. In this evocative scene, we witness the struggles faced by the less fortunate members of society. The girl's weary expression reflects her exhaustion and misery as she embarks on a long journey alone. Her tattered clothes and worn-out bag hint at her impoverished state. Serres skillfully portrays the themes of disease, hunger, and loneliness through his masterful brushstrokes. This painting serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by many families during this time period. The artist's attention to detail also highlights the plight of large peasant families who often struggled to provide for their children's basic needs. The viewer can almost feel their fatigue and desperation through Serres' use of color and texture. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to an era where health was precarious, resources were scarce, and survival was uncertain. "Away from any help" serves as both a historical document capturing 19th-century French society and an emotional testament to human resilience in times of adversity.
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