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Peasant Couple Eating, 1621 (oil on canvas)

Peasant Couple Eating, 1621 (oil on canvas)


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Peasant Couple Eating, 1621 (oil on canvas)

3746148 Peasant Couple Eating, 1621 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 74x87 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Les Mangeurs de Pois); PicturesNow/UIG; French, out of copyright

Media ID 23157970

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Chiaroscuro Grain Grains Husband Impoverished Married Peasants Ragged Relationship Relationships Rustic


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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Peasant Couple Eating" by Georges de la Tour, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 17th-century France. The artist masterfully captures the essence of a humble peasant couple as they share a meal together. In this intimate scene, we see an elderly man and his wife seated at a simple wooden table. Their weathered faces and ragged clothing speak volumes about their impoverished existence. Yet, despite their hardships, there is an undeniable sense of unity and love between them. The woman stands beside her husband, holding a bowl filled with grains - perhaps peas or lentils - while he reaches out to take some with his hand. It is evident that food is scarce for these peasants, making every morsel precious. De la Tour's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and drama to the composition. The play of light and shadow accentuates the couple's worn features while highlighting their resilience in the face of adversity. This painting serves as a reminder that love knows no bounds and can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances. It invites us to reflect on our own relationships and appreciate the simple joys shared with our loved ones over meals – moments that transcend time and social status.

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