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Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving)
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Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving)
2789337 Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris. La Chasse aux Ramasseurs de Bois mort, Le Drame De La Foret De Meudon. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 3 March 1895. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23455066
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This engraving titled "Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris" transports us back to 19th century France, offering a glimpse into the struggles faced by the impoverished. The scene depicts a group of individuals, referred to as gatherers or gleaners, venturing into the lush woodland in search of firewood and kindling. However, their desperate act does not go unnoticed by the authorities. A team of determined police officers is seen chasing after them through the dense forest, highlighting the harsh reality that even basic necessities like wood were scarce for those living on society's fringes. The image evokes a sense of tension and urgency as both parties navigate through towering trees and underbrush. It serves as a poignant reminder of social inequality during this era when poverty was rampant. The Foret de Meudon near Paris provides an atmospheric backdrop for this dramatic pursuit. Its green forestry symbolizes nature's abundance while also representing an untapped resource for survival. Through this artwork, we are transported to a time when scientific methods were being employed to study botany and natural history. The print offers insight into European culture at large during this period and sheds light on societal issues that persisted beyond France's borders. This digitally cleaned image from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate both its historical significance and artistic beauty while contemplating themes such as poverty, struggle, and human resilience.
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