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Peasant Girl Knitting ca 1870 Oil canvas 22 5 / 8 x 18 1 / 2
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Peasant Girl Knitting ca 1870 Oil canvas 22 5 / 8 x 18 1 / 2
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Area Bouguereau Breton Daumier Lies Native Village Peasants Scenes Setting Subject Treatment Typical 1827 1906 Courrieres Jules Breton Social Realism
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This print showcases Jules Breton's masterpiece, "Peasant Girl Knitting" created around 1870. Painted with oil on canvas, this artwork measures approximately 22 5/8 x 18 1/2 inches (575 x 47 cm). Breton, a renowned French artist born in Courrières in 1827 and passing away in Paris in 1906, drew inspiration from the scenes of peasants and rural life observed in his native village. In this particular piece, the setting is beautifully depicted as a young peasant girl sits diligently knitting. The subject matter is typical of Breton's artistic approach which lies between idealized academicism and social realism. His treatment of the subject captures both the simplicity and dignity of rural life. Breton's style can be seen as a departure from artists like Bouguereau or Daumier who often portrayed similar themes but with different intentions. While Bouguereau aimed for idealized beauty and perfection, Daumier focused on social commentary through satire. In contrast, Breton sought to convey an authentic representation of peasant life while infusing it with his own artistic sensibilities. This print allows us to appreciate not only the technical skill employed by Breton but also his ability to evoke emotion through his subjects. It serves as a timeless reminder that art has the power to transport us into different worlds and offer glimpses into lives far removed from our own.
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