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Spanish Smiths, 1881. Creator: Ernst Josephson
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Spanish Smiths, 1881. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Spanish Smiths, 1881
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1880s Arms Folded Blacksmith Class Door Doors Doorway Ernst Abraham Josephson Ernst Josephson Folded Arms Josephson Ernst Ragged Ripped Shirt Smith Social Class Tattered Torn Working Class National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Posture Stockholm National Museum
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This evocative oil painting, titled 'Spanish Smiths' by Swedish artist Ernst Josephson, captures the raw essence of the working class in the late 19th century. Painted in 1881, the scene depicts three individuals - a man and two women - standing before a worn-out doorway, their postures and clothing conveying a sense of hardship and resilience. The man, a blacksmith, gazes directly at the viewer with a determined expression, his arms folded across his chest and a hat tilted low over his brow. The women, dressed in tattered and torn clothing, smile warmly, their dresses revealing the faded colors and worn-out fabric of their garments. The trio's direct gaze and unapologetic display of their ragged attire challenge the societal norms of the time, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who labored to build and maintain the infrastructure of their community. This powerful and poignant portrait, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, serves as a reminder of the enduring strength and dignity of the working class, even in the face of adversity.
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