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Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas)
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Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas)
EDI187971 Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22933158
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Acrobat Child Labour Circus Distress Fate Harlequin Itinerant Jester Misery Performer Playing Cards Saltimbanque Tambourine Trumpet Injuries Sadness Wound Wounded
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Les Saltimbanques - A Haunting Glimpse into the World of Travelling Performers
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. In this 1874 oil painting by Gustave Dore, titled "Les Saltimbanques" we are transported to a world filled with sadness, poverty, and the harsh realities of life. The canvas depicts a group of itinerant performers - saltimbanques - who wander from town to town in search of an audience. At the center of the composition lies an injured child, his head wrapped in bandages as he clings onto a trumpet. His fate seems uncertain, mirroring the precariousness that befalls those born into such circumstances. Surrounding him are fellow performers; their faces etched with distress and misery. A jester dressed as Harlequin holds playing cards while an owl perches on his shoulder, symbolizing wisdom amidst adversity. A dog gazes at us with melancholic eyes, perhaps reflecting the loyalty and companionship these artists find within each other. The painting serves as a poignant commentary on child labor and exploitation prevalent during that era. It highlights how young lives were sacrificed for entertainment purposes without regard for their well-being or future prospects. Dore's masterful brushstrokes convey not only physical injuries but also emotional wounds suffered by these individuals living on society's fringes. Through this artwork, we witness both resilience and vulnerability coexisting within this marginalized community. "Les Saltimbanques" is more than just a visual representation;
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