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Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19ème arrondissement de la Ville... 1880. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
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Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19ème arrondissement de la Ville... 1880. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19eme arrondissement de la Ville de Paris : Ceres - L'Abondance encourageant le Travail, 1880
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Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19ème arrondissement de la Ville de Paris - Ceres - L'Abondance encourageant le Travail
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is a captivating oil on board painting by the renowned French academic artist, Paul Albert Besnard, created in 1880. The artwork depicts a group of allegorical figures gathered in an indoor setting, likely the marriage hall of the 19th arrondissement of Paris. At the center of the composition, the Roman goddess Ceres, the deity of agriculture and the harvest, stands tall and majestic. She is dressed in a flowing, richly colored robe, adorned with golden accessories, and holds a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance. With her other hand, she gestures towards a ploughman, who is shown in the act of plowing a red field. The ploughman, dressed in traditional rural attire, is depicted with determination and focus, as he raises his arm to take another stroke. Surrounding the central figures, other allegorical figures are depicted, each representing various aspects of agriculture and the rural lifestyle. The overall scene exudes a sense of warmth, abundance, and the hard work that goes into cultivating the land. This painting is a prime example of academic art from the 19th century, with its meticulous attention to detail, rich color palette, and allegorical subject matter. The artwork is a testament to the artistic heritage of France and the enduring appeal of rural life and the agricultural traditions of the past. The painting is currently housed in the Musée d'Orsay and the Petit Palais in Paris, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the artistic schools of the 19th century.
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