1800 1874 Collection
In the year 1800, Octave Tassaert was born, a French artist who would leave an indelible mark on the art world until his passing in 1874
The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)
The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854
PRESIDENT FILLMORE, 1800-1874, was the 13th President of the United States, US, USA, 1870s engraving
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In the year 1800, Octave Tassaert was born, a French artist who would leave an indelible mark on the art world until his passing in 1874. As he created masterpieces like "Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter" and "Heaven and Hell, " Tassaert's talent knew no bounds. Amidst this period of artistic brilliance, nature also thrived. The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) gracefully soared through the skies, while the majestic bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) ruled the ocean depths. The little egret (Egretta garzetta) elegantly waded through marshes, and Sowerbys beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens) remained elusive beneath the waves. Meanwhile, underground tunnels were being crafted by European moles (Talpa europaea), showcasing their remarkable engineering skills. In contrast to these subterranean dwellers, the mighty sperm whale (Physeter catodon) roamed freely across vast expanses of water. As Tassaert painted portraits that captured souls on canvas - from a young boy depicted by Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard to a captivating young woman immortalized by himself - society witnessed both beauty and hardship during this time. Within kitchens filled with bourgeois life portrayed in "The Bourgeois Kitchen, " stories unfolded as people faced daily struggles or found solace amidst warmth and nourishment. From creatures of land and sea to human emotions etched onto canvases, 1800-1874 encompassed a rich tapestry of life's wonders. It was an era where art flourished under Tassaert's brush strokes while nature continued its timeless dance alongside humanity's triumphs and tribulations.