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La Bouchée de pain : vieil homme coiffé d'un chapeau melon, une besace en bandoulière, c.1904. Creator: Fernand Pelez
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La Bouchée de pain : vieil homme coiffé d'un chapeau melon, une besace en bandoulière, c.1904. Creator: Fernand Pelez
La Bouchee de pain : vieil homme coiffe d'un chapeau melon, une besace en bandouliere, c.1904
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Bowler Hat Canvas Material Elderly Man Fernand Emmanuel Pelez Fernand Pelez Hardship Hunger Hungry Old Man Old Men Overcoat Pelez Fernand Pelez Fernand Emmanuel Realist Social Class Working Class Artistic Movement Paris Museums Petit Palais
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La Bouchée de Pain - Old Man with a Melon Hat and Sack, circa 1904
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by the renowned French Realist artist Fernand Pelez (1858-1912). This masterpiece, now housed in the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, showcases the daily struggles of the working class in the early 20th century. The painting depicts an elderly man, dressed in humble attire, with a furrowed brow and a thoughtful expression. He wears a bowler hat, a common accessory for men of the era, and a cord over his shoulder holds a large sack, suggesting that he may be carrying his meager possessions. His face, adorned with a thick beard, is etched with the lines of hardship and poverty. The use of color in the painting adds to its poignant narrative. The muted tones of the man's clothing and the drab background contrast sharply with the vibrant red of the apple he clutches in his hand, a symbol of the meager sustenance he relies on to survive. Pelez's mastery of the Realist artistic movement is evident in the intricately detailed rendering of the man's wrinkled skin, the folds of his clothing, and the textured surface of the apple. This painting is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by the working class during this period, and a testament to Pelez's ability to capture the human condition with empathy and authenticity. The painting's title, "La Bouchée de Pain," translates to "The Bite of Bread," further emphasizing the man's struggle for sustenance and the harsh realities of poverty during this time in history. This powerful work of art continues to resonate with viewers, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring human experience.
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