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A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas)
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A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas)
1195488 A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811); 178.1x146.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811)); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23295154
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1800s 1808 Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Herder Collected Collection Crying Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Erected Exhausted Exhaustion Expression Facial Expression Farm Worker Farmworker Fatigue Gnat Grave Group Of Objects Herder Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Human Role In Tears Looking Down Moment Mood One Man Only Protective Clothing Repose Rest Resting Sheepherder Shepherd Skin Sleepy Sobbing Somnolance Somnolence Taking A Rest Tired Tired Out Tiredness Traveler Two Animals Wayfarer Weary Weeping 19th Century Painting Artist French Feeling French Art French Artist Serpent Snakes
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A Shepherd's Heartfelt Mourning - A Glimpse into the 19th Century Agricultural Life
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. This oil painting, titled "A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat" by French artist Felix Boisselier, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of an exhausted shepherd in the early 1800s. The artwork depicts a lone man standing outdoors, his tired posture and tear-streaked face revealing his overwhelming fatigue. In this emotional scene, the shepherd finds solace beside a small tomb erected for a gnat—a seemingly insignificant creature that represents the fragility of life. His faithful dog stands faithfully by his side as he mourns, while two animals—perhaps symbols of nature's indifference—observe from afar. The artist skillfully captures not only physical exhaustion but also deep emotional turmoil through subtle details such as clothing worn-out from hard labor and an expression filled with sorrow and weariness. The viewer can almost feel the weight of agricultural occupation upon this weary soul. Boisselier's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, enhancing our understanding of this shepherd's somber state. With every brushstroke, he invites us to reflect on themes of mortality, human vulnerability, and our connection to nature. This remarkable piece serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical document—an intimate window into rural life during the 19th century. It reminds us that even amidst tireless work and hardship, profound emotions find their way into every corner of existence.
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