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The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas)
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The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas)
471086 The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Groux, Charles de (called Degroux) (1825-70); 117x150 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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Brazier Coffee Roasting Warming Warmth
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1857, where Charles de Groux's masterpiece "The Coffee Roaster" comes to life. The oil on canvas painting depicts a scene filled with warmth and poverty in the streets of Antwerp, Belgium. At the center of the composition stands a female coffee roaster, her face illuminated by the flickering flames of a brazier. She is surrounded by children - both boys and girls - who huddle close for comfort against the biting cold. Their tattered clothing and worn-out shoes speak volumes about their impoverished circumstances. Groux skillfully captures not only their physical struggle but also their resilience and determination to find solace amidst adversity. The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans fills the air, offering a momentary escape from their harsh reality. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of how something as simple as a warm cup of coffee can provide temporary respite from life's hardships. It highlights the strength found within communities facing poverty and emphasizes our shared humanity. Displayed at Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium, "The Coffee Roaster" continues to inspire viewers today with its powerful portrayal of human endurance and hope in even the most challenging circumstances.
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