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XEE4191318 Poor harvest! Poor wet cicada!... Drum player in misery walking in the rain in the streets of Paris. In " Trento ans de Paris" autobiographical collection by Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897). Engraving after Monteguts illustrations in " Le Monde illustrious", 1886. Private collection. by Montegut, Louis (b.1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor harvest! Poor wet cicada!... Drum player in misery walking in the rain in the streets of Paris. In " Trento ans de Paris" autobiographical collection by Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897). Engraving after Monteguts illustrations in " Le Monde illustrious", 1886. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
Alphonse 1840 1897 Daudet Loneliness Misery Pauper Rain Raining Umbrella Sadness
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This print captures a poignant moment in the streets of Paris. In this scene from Alphonse Daudet's autobiographical collection "Trento ans de Paris" we witness the despair of a drum player as he walks through the rain-soaked city. The engraving, created by Louis Montegut and featured in "Le Monde illustrious" in 1886, beautifully portrays the misery and loneliness that permeate this street scene. The image evokes a sense of melancholy as we see the drum player navigating through the wet streets, his umbrella providing little solace against the downpour. The title "Poor harvest! Poor wet cicada!" further emphasizes his plight, drawing parallels between his struggles and those faced by nature itself. As we delve into Daudet's literary work, we are transported to a time when poverty was rampant in France. Through this engraving, Montegut skillfully brings to life Daudet's words, allowing us to feel the weight of desperation carried by this pauperized musician. Intriguingly captured by Stefano Bianchetti for Fine Art Finder, this print serves as a reminder of both human suffering and resilience amidst challenging circumstances. It invites us to reflect on our own lives while appreciating the artistry behind capturing such raw emotions within an image.
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