Peasant Woman, 1892 oil on canvas
- Not much information can be found about this artist, but I wanted to post this painting as it was one of my favourite paintings I have seen in a long time. It is very simple, and arguably even a boring subject matter, but there is a quality about this piece of work that captures you when you are looking at it. It is fairly hidden away, at the top of another three images, in a corner of the room with large glass cabinets in front filled with ceramics, that it wouldn't be suprising if many people walked past without noticing.
- The expression on the woman's face is captivating, and although it is cliched for me to say, her face really does tell a story. When you look at this painting, you really can tell the difficult life this woman will have led, leaving her to spend her last days as a peasant.
- It is a very small painting, being roughly 30cm high, but it leaves a big impact. I was thinking about it for the rest of the day. It is a very talented painter that makes a lasting impression on someone just walking past.
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