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Flaxweeding in Flanders, 1887 (oil on canvas)
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Flaxweeding in Flanders, 1887 (oil on canvas)
471129 Flaxweeding in Flanders, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); 128x198 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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© Art in Flanders / Bridgeman Images
Arduous Clogs Common Life Daily Routine Day To Day Every Day Life Everyday Life Flanders Flax Hard Work Hardship Kneeled Down Labourers Manual Picking Realist Weeding Belgians Belgium Belgian Daily Life Scene Laborer Labourer Painstaking Tradesman Tradesmen
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This print captures a scene of hard work and determination in Flanders, Belgium in 1887. Titled "Flaxweeding in Flanders" this oil on canvas painting by Emile Claus depicts a group of labourers diligently picking flax plants from the rural landscape. The image showcases the daily life of these manual workers as they kneel down in their clogs, painstakingly weeding the fields. The artist's realist style beautifully portrays the arduous nature of agricultural work during that time period. In this snapshot of everyday life, we are transported to a different era where farming was an essential part of Belgian society. The flaxweeding process required immense physical effort and was often considered a hardship for these dedicated labourers. The vastness of the field emphasizes the scale of their task while also highlighting the beauty found within simplicity. This painting serves as a testament to both their resilience and commitment to their craft. Displayed at Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium, this artwork is not only a visual representation but also an important historical document that sheds light on European tradesmen's lives during that period. With its rich details and powerful depiction, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to sustain communities through agriculture.
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