Home > Arts > Street art graffiti > Portraits > Fine art
Normandy Peasant
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
Normandy Peasant
SOT43055 Normandy Peasant by Clausen, George (1852-1944); The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent, UK; ePotteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-On-Trent; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22807338
© Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-On-Trent / Bridgeman Images
Dresser Kitchen Pregnant Tired Maid Sadness
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Portraits
> Fine art
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Eugenio Zampighi
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> George Clausen
> Fine Art Finder
> Children's Portraits: 20th Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print titled "Normandy Peasant" by Clausen, George captures the essence of a tired and melancholic French girl. The image, housed in The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, showcases the raw emotions etched on her face. The young woman's weariness is palpable as she stands in a humble kitchen setting. Her downcast eyes reflect sadness while her pregnant belly hints at the weight of her responsibilities. Dressed in traditional peasant attire, she embodies the struggles faced by working-class women during that era. The composition expertly frames the subject against a rustic backdrop featuring an old dresser adorned with pottery. This juxtaposition symbolizes both her role as a servant or maid and highlights elements of rural life prevalent in Normandy. Bridgeman Images has skillfully preserved this poignant moment captured by Clausen over a century ago. Through this photo print, viewers are transported to another time and place where they can empathize with the hardships endured by ordinary individuals. As we gaze upon this evocative portrait, it serves as a reminder of our shared humanity across cultures and generations. It invites us to contemplate not only the individual depicted but also broader themes such as resilience, sacrifice, and societal inequalities that persist even today.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
