A Peasant Skinning a Pork (oil on canvas)

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A Peasant Skinning a Pork (oil on canvas)

XIR901443 A Peasant Skinning a Pork (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Francesco (1549-92) (attr. to); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: Paysan ecorchant un porc); Italian, out of copyright

Media ID 12945648

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Attribution Boar Bowls Flaying Genre Scene Hanging Peasants Plates Pork Pots Preparing Skinning Flay

EDITORS COMMENTS
This oil painting, titled "A Peasant Skinning a Pork" by Francesco Bassano (1549-92), transports us to a rustic scene in the 16th century. The artwork, housed at Musee Ingres in Montauban, France, showcases the artist's mastery of capturing everyday life with remarkable attention to detail. In this genre scene, we witness a group of peasants diligently engaged in their work. A skilled peasant is shown skillfully flaying a pork while others observe and assist. The atmosphere is filled with an air of concentration as they prepare for what lies ahead – perhaps a hearty meal or provisions for the coming days. The composition beautifully balances both human figures and objects within the landscape. A young boy stands nearby, curiously observing the process unfolding before him. Meanwhile, a woman can be seen working alongside her male counterparts, emphasizing gender equality even in such laborious tasks. Bowls, pots, and plates are scattered around them – evidence of their preparation for cooking or preserving meat. This glimpse into their daily routine offers insight into the lives of ordinary people during this period. Francesco Bassano's attribution to this masterpiece ensures its significance within art history. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder without commercial intentions but purely appreciating its artistic value through www. bridgemanimages. com , we are reminded of how art has the power to transport us across time and immerse us in different cultures and eras

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