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JEAN FRANCOIS RAFFAELLI French artist, painter of the freezing faubourgs of Paris : about 1891. Date: 1850-1924
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1850 1891 Francois Freezing Painter 1924 Raffaelli
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic French artist Jean-François Raffaelli (1850-1924) in his studio, surrounded by the frozen faubourgs of Paris during the late 1890s. Known for his raw and emotional depictions of urban life, Raffaelli's work was a stark contrast to the popular Impressionist style of his contemporaries. Born in Marseille, Raffaelli moved to Paris in 1868 to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. He quickly became enamored with the city's gritty streets and the people who inhabited them. Raffaelli's paintings often featured the working class and the marginalized, capturing their struggles and resilience in the face of poverty and hardship. Despite his success, Raffaelli lived a relatively modest life. He preferred to work in the less fashionable areas of Paris, away from the glamour and wealth of the city's elite. This photograph, taken around 1891, shows Raffaelli in his studio, surrounded by the stark reality of the freezing faubourgs. The artist is seen deep in thought, his intense gaze fixed on the canvas before him. The room is sparsely furnished, with only a few chairs, a table, and a small stove for warmth. The window behind him looks out onto the snow-covered streets, a reminder of the harsh conditions outside. Raffaelli's dedication to capturing the raw reality of urban life earned him both critical acclaim and controversy. His work was praised for its emotional depth and social commentary, but some critics accused him of exploiting the suffering of the working class for artistic gain. Regardless of the criticism, Raffaelli continued to paint the people and places that inspired him, leaving behind a body of work that remains relevant and powerful to this day.
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