L'Heure Du Berger

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L'Heure Du Berger

An illustration of a glamorous lady, standing tall amongst a bustling crowd of figures who are pleading and clutching at her arms and skirts. Date: circa 1901

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Media ID 32261066

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Bach Berger Bustling Clutching Ferdinand Sigismond Figures Glamorous Issue Lalbum Maitres Pleading Skirts Tall 1901 Lheure

EDITORS COMMENTS
(circa 1901): A Captivating Moment in Time This evocative illustration, titled "L'Heure Du Berger," dates back to around 1901 and is a captivating depiction of a glamorous woman standing tall amidst a bustling crowd. The image, part of the "March of the Women" collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an exquisite example of the caricature style of the time, created by the masterful hand of Ferdinand Sigismond Bach. The woman at the center of the illustration is a vision of elegance and refinement, her poised posture and regal bearing setting her apart from the frenzied scene around her. She is dressed in the height of fashion, her voluminous skirt and delicate blouse a stark contrast to the rough, workaday clothing of the figures that surround her. Yet, despite her beauty and grace, the woman is besieged by a crowd of pleading and clutching figures. They reach out to her, their faces a mixture of desperation and hope, their hands grasping at her arms and skirts in a desperate bid for her attention. The woman's expression remains serene, her eyes focused on the horizon, seemingly oblivious to the chaos around her. The title of the illustration, "L'Heure Du Berger," translates to "The Shepherdess' Hour," and the image invites a myriad of interpretations. Is the woman a shepherdess, come to tend to her flock, and the crowd a group of hungry, needy villagers? Or is she a symbol of power and authority, surrounded by those seeking her favor and protection? Regardless of the interpretation, "L'Heure Du Berger" is a stunning work of art that transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the timeless human desire for connection and understanding.

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