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Peasant Costume, (1885). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
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Peasant Costume, (1885). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Peasant Costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
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This photo print, titled "Peasant Costume" and created by Jean-Antoine Watteau in 1885, offers a glimpse into the world of poverty-stricken French peasants during the 18th and 19th centuries. The image is an illustration extracted from Paul Lacroix's book "18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789" published in Paris in the same year. The picture showcases a male farm laborer dressed in traditional peasant attire - breeches and simple clothing that reflect his humble social status. With its monochrome palette, the photograph exudes a sense of simplicity and austerity that characterizes life for these agricultural workers during this era. Watteau's attention to detail is evident as he captures not only the physical appearance but also conveys a deeper understanding of the hardships faced by these individuals. Through their worn-out clothes and weathered expressions, we can almost feel their struggles as they toil on farmlands to make ends meet. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by ordinary people living in rural France centuries ago. It transports us back to an era where farming was not just an occupation but a way of life for countless men like this one depicted here. As we contemplate this image today, it encourages us to appreciate our modern comforts while acknowledging those who came before us and endured much hardship along their journey through history.
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