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Interior with Three Boys Kneeling, c. 1850 (black crayon over brown ink wash on paper)
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Interior with Three Boys Kneeling, c. 1850 (black crayon over brown ink wash on paper)
WLT218300 Interior with Three Boys Kneeling, c.1850 (black crayon over brown ink wash on paper) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 23.6x17.4 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: oily black crayon with incised highlights over brown ink washes on medium thickness, slightly textured, cream wove paper
); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22381220
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Bench Clog Clogs Cupboard Fireplace Sentimental Sentimentality Votive
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This black crayon print, titled "Interior with Three Boys Kneeling" transports us back to the rustic charm of 19th-century rural France. Created by Pierre Edouard Frere in approximately 1850, this artwork beautifully captures a heartfelt moment of devotion and innocence. The scene unfolds within a cozy cottage interior, where three young boys are depicted kneeling in prayer before a small fireplace. Their clogs rest beside them as they bow their heads in reverence. The artist's meticulous use of black crayon over brown ink washes creates depth and texture on the medium thickness cream wove paper. Every detail in this composition evokes sentimentality and nostalgia. A cupboard adorned with religious statues stands against the wall, including one of the Virgin Mary. A simple wooden bench serves as their humble altar for prayer, while votive candles flicker nearby. Frere masterfully portrays childhood piety through his depiction of these young boys engaged in fervent prayer. This print not only showcases their spiritual devotion but also highlights the beauty found within French countryside homes during that era. Displayed at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its timeless portrayal of faith and childhood innocence. It serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when religion played an integral role in daily life for many families across France.
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