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Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes, 1885. Creator: Fernand Pelez
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Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes, 1885. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes, 1885
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Asleep Bare Feet Canvas Material Exhausted Exhaustion Feet Fernand Emmanuel Pelez Fernand Pelez Flower Seller Foot Hardship Pelez Fernand Pelez Fernand Emmanuel Rags Realist Sleep Sleeping Social Class Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor Sweet Violet Viola Odorata Violet Working Class Artistic Movement Barefoot Paris Museums Petit Palais
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Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes
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(The Martyr. The Violet Seller), painted by Fernand Pelez in 1885, is a poignant and powerful work of art that captures the essence of hardship and poverty in 19th century France. The oil on canvas painting depicts a young, barefoot boy, dressed in rags, sleeping on a canvas sheet in a dimly lit, cluttered room. He is shown with a basket of violets next to him, symbolizing his meager livelihood as a street vendor. The boy's exhausted and sleep-deprived body is a testament to the physical and emotional toll of his profession. Pelez masterfully uses color and composition to convey the somber mood of the scene. The muted tones of the room and the boy's clothing contrast sharply with the vibrant reds and purples of the violets, highlighting the stark contrast between nature's beauty and the harsh realities of urban life. The boy's bare feet, which are visible in the foreground, add to the sense of vulnerability and vulnerability. This painting is a prime example of the Realist movement in French art, which sought to depict the lives and struggles of the working class in an honest and unromanticized way. It is now a cherished piece of heritage art, on display in the Petit Palais museum in Paris, reminding us of the past and the enduring human condition. The image of the sleeping flower seller has become an iconic symbol of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
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