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Brazilian Landscape with a Worker's House, c1655. Creator: Frans Post
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Brazilian Landscape with a Worker's House, c1655. Creator: Frans Post
Brazilian Landscape with a Worker's House, c1655
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1650s Agricultural Brazil Brazilian Frans Jansz Poost Frans Jansz Post Frans Janszoon Post Frans Post Landscape Art Poost Frans Jansz Post Frans Post Frans Jansz Stilts
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Frans Post's Brazilian Landscape with a Worker's House, painted around 1655, offers a captivating glimpse into the agricultural scene of colonial Brazil during the 17th century. The Dutch artist, Frans Post (1612-1680), masterfully captures the lush, tropical landscape with its vibrant colors and rich textures. In the foreground, a worker's hut built on stilts is nestled among the verdant foliage, providing a stark contrast to the vast expanse of the countryside beyond. The hut, with its thatched roof and simple design, speaks to the humble existence of the laborer, while the oil on panel technique adds depth and dimension to the image. Post, a student of Jacob van Ruisdael, was known for his detailed and realistic landscapes, which often depicted the Dutch colonies in Brazil and Suriname. This painting, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a prime example of Post's ability to capture the essence of a place and its people. The use of color and light in the painting creates a sense of warmth and vitality, transporting the viewer to a distant time and place. The agricultural scene in the painting is reminiscent of the thriving sugarcane and tobacco industries that dominated the Brazilian economy during the colonial period. The workers, who toiled long hours in the fields, lived in simple huts like the one depicted in the painting. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human element in the exploitation of natural resources, and the harsh realities of colonial life. Overall, Frans Post's Brazilian Landscape with a Worker's House is a testament to the artist's skill and mastery of the landscape genre, as well as a valuable historical record of life in colonial Brazil during the 17th century.
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