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Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
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Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883
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Blanket Canvas Material Childhood Destitute Details Exhausted Exhaustion Fernand Emmanuel Pelez Fernand Pelez Hardship Homeless Homelessness Pelez Fernand Pelez Fernand Emmanuel Realist Torn Unhappy Worn Artistic Movement Description Frayed Paris Museums Petit Palais
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(The Homeless Boy), painted by Fernand Pelez in 1883, is a poignant and powerful oil on canvas work that captures the essence of childhood hardship and destitution. The painting depicts a young boy, dressed only in a threadbare and frayed blanket, sitting exhausted on a stone street. His direct gaze into the viewer's eyes conveys a sense of deep sadness and despair, as if he has been abandoned and forgotten by the world. The painting is a prime example of the Realist artistic movement of the 19th century, which sought to portray the raw and unvarnished truths of everyday life. The use of oil on canvas allows for intricate details to be captured, such as the worn texture of the boy's blanket and the worn-down appearance of the stone wall behind him. The color palette is muted and subdued, further emphasizing the sense of poverty and hardship. The location of the painting is unknown, but it is believed to have been exhibited in Parisian museums such as the Petit Palais. Fernand Pelez, born in Cordoba, Spain, but active in France, was a renowned Realist painter of the time, known for his portraits of the downtrodden and marginalized. This painting, with its powerful and evocative image of a homeless boy, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Heritage Art and the important role it plays in preserving and sharing the stories of the past. The detail of the boy's expression, the frayed edges of his blanket, and the worn appearance of the stone wall all serve to remind us of the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness that have persisted throughout history. The painting invites us to look beyond the surface and to consider the deeper human stories that lie beneath.
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