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The Shell Collectors; Les Ramasseuses de Coquillages, (oil on canvas)
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The Shell Collectors; Les Ramasseuses de Coquillages, (oil on canvas)
658342 The Shell Collectors; Les Ramasseuses de Coquillages, (oil on canvas) by Feyen, Jacques Eugene (1815-1908); 61x97.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shell Collectors; Les Ramasseuses de Coquillages. Jacques Eugene Feyen (1815-1908). Oil on canvas. 61 x 97.8cm); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22614824
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052012upload Accessories Active Adverse Conditions Aversion Bad Weather Bare Feet Barefoot Carrying On Shoulder Carrying On Shoulders Chill Collectibles Collector Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Destitute Determination Determined Elder Elderly Adult Expression Facial Expression Feet Female Garment Foot Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Hardship Huddled Hurry Hurrying Large Group Looking Away Looking Down Old Age Opressed Outer Garment Pensive Personal Accessory Physical Activity Plant Part Puddle Rain Raining Rainy Sea Shell Sea Shells Seashell Senior Senior Adult Shawl Shell Shells Shelter Shower Sibling Siblings Sister Sisters Skirt Social Issues Speed Stern Stick Teen Teenage Girl Teenager Temperature Third Class Thought Twig Urgency 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Accessory Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Natural Space Positive Concepts Thinking Youthful
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The Shell Collectors; Les Ramasseuses de Coquillages" is a captivating oil painting by Jacques Eugene Feyen that captures the essence of a coastal scene in the 19th century. In this thought-provoking artwork, we see a large group of people, including teenage girls and elderly women, braving adverse weather conditions to collect seashells along the shoreline. The composition beautifully portrays the contrast between youth and age, as well as poverty and wealth. The young sisters stand barefoot with their feet immersed in the cold water, while an elder woman contemplates her surroundings with hands on hips. Despite their challenging circumstances, they are actively engaged in their task. Feyen's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of clothing and accessories worn by each character. From jackets to coats, every garment tells a story of resilience against harsh elements. The artist's use of color adds depth to the painting - from muted tones representing gloomy skies to vibrant hues symbolizing hope amidst adversity. As viewers contemplate this artwork, they are transported back in time to witness these shell collectors' determination and strength despite their social issues. It serves as a reminder that even in adverse conditions, human spirit prevails. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Feyen's mastery and invites us into a world where contemplation meets action on the rugged coastline.
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