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The Parquet Planers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
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The Parquet Planers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR21328 The Parquet Planers, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 102x146 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
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Floor Floorboards Hammer Planing Wine Bottle
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The Parquet Planers, 1875
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is a captivating oil painting by Gustave Caillebotte that showcases the artist's mastery of capturing everyday scenes with an impressionistic touch. This 102x146 cm canvas, displayed at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, transports viewers to a bustling workshop where labor and craftsmanship intertwine. In this remarkable piece, Caillebotte focuses on three workers engaged in planing floorboards. The composition exudes a sense of movement and dynamism as the men diligently go about their task. Their hammers strike rhythmically against the wood while wine bottles rest nearby, perhaps offering respite from their arduous labor. The artist's attention to detail is evident in his meticulous rendering of the wooden planks and tools strewn across the floor. Each brushstroke captures light and shadow with precision, creating depth and texture within the scene. Caillebotte's choice of subject matter reflects his fascination with depicting ordinary people engaged in manual work. Through "The Parquet Planers" he elevates these anonymous laborers into subjects worthy of artistic representation. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate every nuance of Caillebotte's masterpiece up close. It serves as a reminder that art has the power to immortalize moments in time and shed light on forgotten aspects of human existence – here celebrating both hard work and skilled craftsmanship.
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