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The Harvesters Rest, Montfoucault; Le Repos des Moissoneurs, Monfoucault
825860 The Harvesters Rest, Montfoucault; Le Repos des Moissoneurs, Monfoucault, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 46x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvesters Rest, Montfoucault; Le Repos des Moissoneurs, Monfoucault. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1875. 46 x 55cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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1870s 1875 Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Bended Knee Break Camille Pissarro Farm Worker Farmworker Hand On Hip Hands Behind Back Hands On Hips Harvest Harvester Harvesting Impressionist Art Impressionistic Medium Group Medium Group Of People Men Only Moment Natural Light Normandie Normandy Outer Garment Pisarro Pissarro Repose Rest Resting Shirt Sunny Taking A Rest Temperature Trousers White Color Young Man Young Men Artist French French Art French Artist Headwear Montfoucault Natural Space
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The Harvesters Rest, Montfoucault; Le Repos des Moissoneurs, Monfoucault" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned French artist Camille Pissarro. Created in 1875, this impressionistic masterpiece showcases Pissarro's exceptional talent for capturing the essence of rural life during the late nineteenth century. In this scene, we are transported to the tranquil countryside where a group of farmworkers takes a well-deserved break from their harvesting duties. Bathed in natural light and surrounded by lush greenery, these men exude a sense of contentment as they rest amidst nature's beauty. Pissarro's brushstrokes evoke a feeling of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of his impressionist style. The vibrant colors and loose composition lend an air of liveliness to the painting, transporting viewers to that very moment in time. The figures depicted here are dressed in traditional attire - jackets, trousers, and hats - reflecting their agricultural occupation. Their postures vary: some stand with hands on hips while others kneel or sit on the ground. Each figure contributes to the overall narrative of hard work and respite. "The Harvesters Rest" not only captures a specific moment but also serves as an ode to rural life and its connection with nature. It reminds us of simpler times when people relied on manual labor for sustenance and found solace in taking breaks under shady trees after hours spent working under the sun. This remarkable artwork invites us to pause and appreciate both Pissarro's artistic genius and the timeless beauty found within everyday scenes like "The Harvesters Rest.
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