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A Country Cobbler, 1887. Creator: Harriet Backer
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A Country Cobbler, 1887. Creator: Harriet Backer
A Country Cobbler, 1887
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At Work Cobbler Cobblers Norway Norwegian Rural Scene Shoemaker Shoemakers Harriet Backer National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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Title: A Country Cobbler, 1887 Artist: Harriet Backer (1845-1932) This evocative oil painting by Norwegian artist Harriet Backer, created in 1887, captures the quiet intensity of rural life in a small country cobbler's workshop. The scene is set indoors, with the cobbler, a man in his late middle age, seated at his workbench, intently focused on the task at hand. His weathered face is etched with the lines of hard work and experience, and his eyes are fixed on the shoe he is mending, the worn leather and intricate stitching reflecting the skill and dedication of his craft. The cobbler's workshop is a rustic interior, filled with the warm, earthy colors of wood, leather, and fabric. The walls are lined with shelves of tools and supplies, and the windows let in the soft, natural light that filters through the rustic shutters. The cobbler's figures are joined by those of his assistants, who work alongside him, their heads bowed in concentration as they attend to their own tasks. Backer's painting is a vivid depiction of the regionalism and rural life of 19th century Norway. The artist's use of color and light, as well as her keen attention to detail, bring the cobbler's world to life, transporting the viewer to a bygone era. This painting is an important part of the cultural heritage of Norway and Sweden, and can be found on display at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
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