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Albanian Olive Gatherers, 1909 (oil on canvas)
3734992 Albanian Olive Gatherers, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 96x115.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: An Impressionist, Mediterranean landscape with Albanian olive gatherers at work. Figures in Albanian folk dress crouch, gathering olives from the ground, beneath a row of huge gnarled olive trees on the left. In the background to the right, one figure stands with a long stick reaching up into the branches of a tree, whilst others bend over toward the ground. The female figure to the bottom right has a basket. The men are in skullcaps, loose, knee-length drawers, waistcoats, white shirts and white leg coverings. The women wear loose draped dresses and waistcoats, and their heads are covered in a Muslim style. The sky above is bright and sunlit, the light falling in dappled spots through the heavy trees. Purplish hills are visible above the trees to the right.
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Media ID 32119184
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The captivating print of "Albanian Olive Gatherers, 1909" by John Singer Sargent takes us on a journey to the sun-drenched landscapes of Albania. This Impressionist masterpiece depicts a scene of labor and tradition as Albanian men and women diligently gather olives from the ground beneath ancient olive trees. Dressed in traditional Albanian folk attire, the figures crouch and bend over, their focus solely on the task at hand. The men don skullcaps, loose knee-length drawers, waistcoats, white shirts, and leg coverings. Meanwhile, the women wear flowing draped dresses with waistcoats and have their heads covered in a Muslim style. As we gaze upon this vibrant canvas, our eyes are drawn to the bright sky above that bathes everything in warm sunlight. The light filters through the dense foliage of gnarled olive trees creating dappled spots on the ground below. In the distance to the right, purplish hills rise majestically against an azure backdrop. Sargent's masterful brushstrokes capture not only the physicality of manual labor but also convey a sense of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. This artwork serves as a testament to both cultural heritage and timeless human connection with nature. This exquisite print is housed within Manchester Art Gallery in UK where it continues to inspire viewers with its evocative portrayal of Albanian life at that time.
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