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The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas)
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The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas)
650677 The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 40.8x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chestnut Vendor. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated Paris, 1870. 40.8 x 32.5cm); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22692706
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1870 1870s American Artist American Painting Appliance Artist American Bacon Brazier Capital City Chestnut Chill Coal Stove Elder Elderly Adult Fiddle Friend Friendly Friends Friendship Henry Bacon Ile De France Mature Mature Adult Maturity Medium Group Medium Group Of People Middle Aged Music Making Old Age Relationship Routine Seller Senior Senior Adult Stove Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor String Instrument Stringed Instrument Temperature Thoroughfare Vendor Violin Violinist Warmth Ways Wintry Ethnic Origin Occupation Youthful
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The Chestnut Vendor, 1870
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is a captivating oil painting by Henry Bacon that beautifully captures the essence of urban life in the late nineteenth century. In this medium-sized canvas, Bacon skillfully portrays a bustling street scene where a chestnut vendor sets up his stall on a wintry day. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he depicts various characters and activities within the composition. A young boy sits next to the coal stove, seeking warmth from the chilly weather while enjoying some roasted chestnuts. Nearby, an elderly man plays a stringed instrument, filling the air with melodic tunes that add to the lively atmosphere of the street. Bacon's use of warm colors against cold tones creates a striking contrast that enhances both the visual and emotional impact of the painting. The building exteriors and surrounding architecture further emphasize its urban setting. Through "The Chestnut Vendor". Bacon not only showcases daily life in capital city during this time period but also highlights themes of community and connection. The friendly interactions between vendors, musicians, children, and passersby demonstrate how people from different walks of life come together in shared spaces. This print offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in history and appreciate Bacon's mastery as an American painter. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when street vendors provided sustenance amidst wintry conditions while music filled every corner with joyous melodies
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