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Pas Meche (Nothing Doing) Petit garcon travaillant avec les chevaux de halage tirant les
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Pas Meche (Nothing Doing) Petit garcon travaillant avec les chevaux de halage tirant les
FIA5394232 Pas Meche (Nothing Doing) Petit garcon travaillant avec les chevaux de halage tirant les peniches peinture de Jules Bastien-Lepage (Bastien Lepage) (1848-1884) - 1882 - Oil on canvas Dim 132, 1x89, 5 cm National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright
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Bell Canal Child At Work Innocence Whip Accessory
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This print titled "Pas Meche (Nothing Doing)" captures a poignant moment in the life of a young boy working with horses. Painted by Jules Bastien-Lepage in 1882, this oil on canvas artwork measures 132.1x89.5 cm and is housed at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. The painting depicts a child laborer engaged in the demanding task of hauling barges along the canal using horses as his means of transportation. Dressed in worn-out clothing, he stands alongside these majestic animals, holding an accessory that resembles a whip and wearing a bell around his neck. Bastien-Lepage's masterful brushstrokes convey not only the physical exertion but also the innocence and vulnerability of this young boy. The artist skillfully captures every detail, from the boy's expression to his surroundings, creating an emotionally charged portrait that speaks volumes about poverty and childhood during 19th-century France. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of the hardships faced by children who were forced into labor at such tender ages. Yet amidst their struggles, there is still an undeniable sense of resilience and determination shining through. This print serves as both a historical document and a work of art that invites us to reflect on societal issues while appreciating Bastien-Lepage's exceptional talent for capturing human emotion on canvas.
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