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The Feast of Agriculture in 1796 at Paris (coloured engraving)
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The Feast of Agriculture in 1796 at Paris (coloured engraving)
XIR347315 The Feast of Agriculture in 1796 at Paris (coloured engraving) by Lesueur, P. A. (1770-1850) & Lesueur, J.B. (1750-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete de l Agriculture en l An 6; Forts de la Halles in their special occasion large hats carry the oldest of their number, seated on a sack of flour and sheaves of corn; young farming and baking women attend them carrying baskets filled with bread, brioche and ears of wheat; procession to the temple of Ceres, classical goddess of cereals and plants, erected in the Champs-Elysees; a banner expresses honour and homage due to old age; ); French, out of copyright
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Bakers Cereal Farmers Harvest Hommage Optimism Optimistic Porters
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The vibrant and lively scene captured in this coloured engraving, titled "The Feast of Agriculture in 1796 at Paris" takes us back to a time when bakers, farmers, and porters gathered together to celebrate the abundance of the harvest. Painted by P. A. Lesueur and J. B. Lesueur, this artwork showcases the optimism and homage paid to old age during this festive occasion. In the foreground, we see a group of strong male porters from Forts de la Halles donning their special occasion large hats as they carry an elderly man seated on a sack of flour and sheaves of corn. Surrounding them are young farming and baking women who proudly display baskets filled with freshly baked bread, brioche, and ears of wheat. This procession is headed towards the temple dedicated to Ceres, the classical goddess symbolizing cereals and plants. Erected in the Champs-Elysees for this grand event, it serves as a reminder of the importance placed on agriculture during that era. A banner prominently displayed expresses honor and homage due to old age—a touching tribute that highlights societal values at that time. Through this print's rich colors and intricate details, we are transported into a world where community spirit thrived amidst agricultural prosperity. It reminds us not only of our dependence on nature's bounty but also encourages us to pay respect to those who have contributed wisdom through their years.
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