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Peasant woman and boy, 1846 (oil on canvas)
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Peasant woman and boy, 1846 (oil on canvas)
BWM155771 Peasant woman and boy, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Cals, Adolphe-Felix (1810-80); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23350848
© Bowes Museum / Bridgeman Images
Destitute Genre Roadside Wayside
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Peasant woman and boy" was created in 1846 by the talented French artist Adolphe-Felix Cals. The artwork is currently housed at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK. The scene depicted in this genre painting portrays a female peasant and her young son resting by the roadside during their arduous journey. Their weary expressions and tattered clothing evoke a sense of poverty and destitution. The woman sits with a basket beside her, perhaps containing their meager belongings or provisions for their travels. Cals masterfully captures the vulnerability of these marginalized individuals as they seek refuge along their way. Through his skilled brushwork and attention to detail, he invites viewers to empathize with the struggles faced by those living on society's fringes. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by many during this era. It highlights themes of poverty, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to find solace even amidst adversity. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us reflect on our own privilege while acknowledging that there are still countless individuals facing similar challenges today. May it inspire compassion and drive us towards creating a more equitable world for all.
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