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"Panier: A Symbol of Abundance and Everyday Life in Art" Throughout the centuries, the humble panier, or fruit basket
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"Panier: A Symbol of Abundance and Everyday Life in Art" Throughout the centuries, the humble panier, or fruit basket, has found its place as a recurring motif in various works of art. From still life paintings to engravings and even children's books, this simple object has served as a symbol of abundance and everyday life. In the 17th century oil on canvas painting "Still Life with Fruit Basket, " we are presented with a meticulously arranged display of fruits overflowing from a woven panier. The artist captures the vibrant colors and textures, inviting us to appreciate the bountiful harvest that nature provides. Jumping forward to 1857, Jean-François Millet's iconic masterpiece "The Angelus" showcases two peasants pausing their work in a field to pray. In this poignant scene captured on canvas, we can spot a small panier resting beside them – perhaps holding their meager lunch or tools for tilling the earth. Édouard Manet's controversial 1863 painting "Luncheon on the Grass" challenges societal norms by depicting an unconventional picnic scene where nude women casually converse with fully clothed men. Amongst this provocative composition lies an unassuming panier filled with food – representing both sustenance and sensuality. Moving beyond paintings, Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin's portrait titled "A Young Schoolgirl Painting" transports us back to simpler times. This charming piece depicts a young girl engrossed in her artistic pursuits while sitting next to her trusty companion – a well-worn panier containing her art supplies. Even outside traditional artwork forms like engravings have embraced the presence of paniers. In Charles Unsinger's engraving for Alphonse Lemerre's book "Alphabet, " we find depictions associated with letter V such as Harvesters, Wine, Car, Vulture; showcasing how these objects coexist within the realm of a panier.