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Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de la mairie de Pantin : La cueillette. La moisson, 1886. Creator: Francois Lafon
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Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de la mairie de Pantin : La cueillette. La moisson, 1886. Creator: Francois Lafon
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de la mairie de Pantin : La cueillette. La moisson, 1886
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Canvas Material F Lafon Francois Lafon Harvest Harvester Harvesting Lafon F Lafon Francois Suburb Suburban Town Hall Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Letterbox Format Pantin Paris Museums Petit Palais
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Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de la mairie de Pantin - La cueillette. La moisson, 1886
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is a stunning oil on canvas painting by the 19th century French artist Francois Lafon. The work depicts a rural scene of farmers and farmhands engaged in the harvest season. The title translates to "Sketch for the Town Hall Celebrations of Pantin: The Harvest. The Gathering," indicating that this painting was originally intended for public display. The composition is divided into two parts. On the left, a group of men and women are shown in a lush, green field, busily harvesting ripe grain. Their faces are etched with the hard work and determination of the harvest season. On the right, a woman in a traditional French peasant dress stands in the doorway of a rustic, stone farmhouse, gesturing towards the field. She appears to be inviting the harvesters in for a well-deserved break. The painting is rich in color and detail, with the warm hues of the harvested fields contrasting beautifully with the cooler tones of the farmhouse and the surrounding trees. The use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene, while the brushstrokes give the painting a sense of movement and energy. This painting is a beautiful example of the regionalism movement in French art, which celebrated the rural life and traditions of the French countryside. It is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmers and farmhands who labored in the fields to provide for their communities. Today, it is a cherished piece of heritage art, and can be found on display in the collections of the Petit Palais museum in Paris.
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