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The Poor at the corner of rue de la Sante, in 1869. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
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The Poor at the corner of rue de la Sante, in 1869. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
The Poor at the corner of rue de la Sante, in 1869
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This evocative oil painting by Auguste-Andre Lancon, titled 'The Poor at the corner of rue de la Sante, in 1869,' offers a poignant glimpse into the daily struggles of the impoverished community in Paris during the 19th century. The scene unfolds at the corner of a narrow, cobblestone street, with the distinctive red-tiled roofs and crumbling walls of old Parisian buildings forming a backdrop. A group of men and women, dressed in tattered clothing, huddle together for warmth and companionship. Among them, a man with a tattered hat and a disheveled beard gazes out at the viewer with a look of quiet desperation, while a woman, her face etched with lines of hardship, cradles a young child in her arms. In the foreground, a Capuchin friar, dressed in the traditional brown habit, offers a comforting hand to a young girl, her eyes filled with sadness and fear. The painting, now housed in the Musee Carnavalet in Paris, is a powerful reminder of the enduring challenges of poverty and the role of religion in offering solace and support to those in need. Lancon's masterful use of color and brushwork brings the scene to life, transporting us back in time to a moment of profound human emotion and historical significance.
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