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Slaughtering (oil on canvas)
471332 Slaughtering (oil on canvas) by Stobbaerts, Jan (1838-1914); 104.5x151.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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Abattoir Bleeding Blood Cows Farms Ranch Slaughter Slaughtering Tied Tied Up Abattoirs Killing
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In this powerful and thought-provoking painting titled "Slaughtering". Jan Stobbaerts captures the harsh reality of the abattoir industry in stunning detail. The oil on canvas print, measuring 104.5x151.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium. The scene depicted showcases a distressing moment within an abattoir, where animals are tied up and awaiting their fate. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes convey the tension and fear present in both the animals and the men involved in this gruesome task. Blood stains can be seen on the floor, emphasizing the brutality of slaughter. Stobbaerts' painting serves as a stark reminder of our complex relationship with agriculture and livestock farming. It forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about how we obtain our food while highlighting issues surrounding animal welfare. The central figure - a male farmer or worker - stands amidst this chaotic scene, his face obscured by shadows but his presence commanding attention. His role as both perpetrator and victim is ambiguous, inviting viewers to question their own complicity in these practices. Through skillful composition and masterful use of light and color, Stobbaerts creates an emotionally charged atmosphere that lingers long after viewing this artwork. "Slaughtering" serves as a poignant commentary on humanity's treatment of animals within industrialized farming systems – an issue that remains relevant today despite being painted over a century ago.
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