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The Harvesters Lunch, 1888 (oil on canvas)
989830 The Harvesters Lunch, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Bousquet, Charles (1856-1946); 103.5x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvesters Lunch. Charles Bousquet (1856-1946). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1888. 103.5 x 121cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23292682
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1880s 1888 Active Crop Crops Four People Harvest Harvester Harvesting Hay Stack Haying Haymaking Haystack Lunch Lunchtime Moment Physical Activity Repose Rest Rural Life Small Group Small Group Of People Taking A Rest Young Man Young Men 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Apparel Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear Mealtime Natural Space Young Woman
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The Harvesters Lunch, 1888
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by Charles Bousquet captures a serene moment in the French countryside during the late nineteenth century. This oil on canvas painting depicts a small group of people taking a break from their laborious work of haymaking. The artist skillfully portrays the natural space and agricultural activity with fine art precision. In this scene, four individuals can be seen enjoying their mealtime amidst the golden fields. A man and woman are seated on a haystack, while another man stands nearby. The fourth person, a young woman, is sitting on the ground with her back against a tree trunk. Their clothing reflects the attire of rural life at that time - simple yet practical. The composition exudes tranquility as these hardworking harvesters find respite from their toil. They savor their lunch under the warm sunlight, surrounded by bountiful crops and vast open spaces. Bousquet's attention to detail brings out every nuance of this idyllic moment - from the posture of each figure to their facial expressions conveying contentment and relaxation. The artist's use of color and brushstrokes adds depth and texture to this piece. "The Harvesters Lunch" serves as an exquisite example of nineteenth-century European art, showcasing not only Bousquet's talent but also providing us with insight into rural life during that era. It invites viewers to appreciate both the beauty found in nature's bounty and humanity's connection to it through agriculture.
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