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Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c. 1883 (crayon on paper)
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Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c. 1883 (crayon on paper)
1767883 Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c.1883 (crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres). Georges Seurat (1859-1891). Crayon on paper. Drawn circa 1883. 30.5 x 23.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22560304
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1880s 1883 Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Aversion Bending Bending Forward Bending Forwards Black Colour Crayon Dark Effort Endeavour Expression Facial Expression Farm Worker Farmworker Forward Georges Pierre Seurat Georges Seurat Haymaker Leaning Forwards Livelihood Looking Away Looking Down Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Middle Aged Mounted On Paper Neo Impressionist On Paper One Man Only One Person Only Pointillism Pointillist Pointillistic Post Impressionism Rural Life Seurat Strength Strong Tool Trousers Turning Away Vest Vocation Working Life Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Occupation Portrait Style Portraiture Post Impressionist
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This print showcases Georges Seurat's "Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres)" drawing from circa 1883. In this artwork, Seurat masterfully captures the essence of a hardworking farm laborer in nineteenth-century France. The image depicts a mature man, dressed in dark attire and leaning forward with great effort as he engages in his agricultural occupation. The close-up portrait style allows us to observe the man's expression of aversion, perhaps hinting at the physical strain and demanding nature of his work. Seurat's post-impressionist technique brings depth and texture to the drawing, emphasizing the strength and resilience of this rural worker. The artist skillfully uses crayon on paper to create intricate details that highlight every line and contour on the man's face. The composition draws our attention to the subject's posture, bending forwards as he focuses on his task. This evokes a sense of dedication and commitment to his livelihood amidst challenging working conditions. Through this artwork, Seurat invites us into a moment frozen in time - an intimate glimpse into the life of a haymaker or stone breaker during late nineteenth-century France. It serves as a powerful reminder of both their indispensable contribution to society and their unwavering determination despite adversity.
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