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The Groom; Le Groom, 1890 (oil on canvas)
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The Groom; Le Groom, 1890 (oil on canvas)
824566 The Groom; Le Groom, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Delavallee, Henri (1862-1943); 159x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Groom. Le Groom. Henri Delavallee (1862-1943). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1890. 159 x 81cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22741668
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1890 Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Attention Aversion Boot Brown Brown Hair Brunette Buttoned Capital Letter Carpentry Tool Checked Checkered Child Labour Communication Equipment Dark Hair Destitute Domestic Staff Farm Worker Farmworker Floral Design Floral Pattern Footwear Furnishing Groom Hair Style Hammer Hand Tool Hardship Head Turned Incopyright Information Language Looking Away Media Neo Impressionist News One Boy Only Opressed Patterned Post Impressionism Seating Service Short Hair Slippers Social Commentary Social Issues Staff Third Class Tool Trousers Turning Away Using Hands Waistcoat Wallpaper Watchful Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Interior Decoration Occupation Portrait Style Portraiture Post Impressionist Youthful
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The Groom; Le Groom, 1890
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is a captivating oil painting by French artist Henri Delavallee. This close-up portrait style artwork depicts a young groom standing in front of a floral backdrop, capturing the essence of nineteenth-century rural life. The groom's brown hair and dark eyes are highlighted against his checkered waistcoat and rustic attire, emphasizing his poverty-stricken background. With an aversion to direct eye contact, he gazes away from the viewer, evoking a sense of introspection and contemplation. Delavallee's attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the groom's worn-out slippers and weathered hands holding a hammer – symbols of his agricultural occupation. The artist skillfully captures both the physical hardships endured by farmworkers during this era as well as their resilience. This post-impressionist masterpiece not only showcases Delavallee's artistic talent but also sheds light on social issues prevalent at that time. Through this poignant portrayal, he brings attention to the plight of those living in destitution and highlights their importance within society. "The Groom; Le Groom, 1890" serves as a powerful reminder that art can be used as a medium for communication beyond its aesthetic appeal. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as poverty, labor conditions, and societal inequalities while appreciating Delavallee's mastery in capturing human emotion through brushstrokes. This print allows us to bring home this thought-provoking piece of history and adds depth to any interior decoration with its rich colors and timeless beauty.
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