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Premium Framed Print : Leisure and Labor, 1858. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
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Leisure and Labor, 1858. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
Leisure and Labor, 1858
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Media ID 20768338
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Blacksmith Gentry Greyhound High Class Horseshoe Idle Idleness Industrious Industriousness Plough Shoeing Smithy Social Class Upper Class Working Class Workshop
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Leisure and Labor, 1858 - A Glimpse into 19th Century Rural Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this oil painting by Francis Blackwell Mayer, titled "Leisure and Labor, 1858" we are transported back to the heart of America's agricultural landscape. The scene unfolds in a rustic workshop where a blacksmith diligently tends to his craft. Surrounded by an array of tools and horseshoes, he skillfully shapes molten metal while his loyal greyhound watches attentively. Mayer's attention to detail is evident as he captures the essence of both leisure and labor in this bustling country setting. In the foreground, a group of well-dressed men from the upper class observe with curiosity, their presence hinting at social hierarchies prevalent during that era. Meanwhile, horses patiently await their turn for shoeing as they contribute to the industriousness of rural life. The artist masterfully juxtaposes idleness with industry; while some individuals enjoy leisurely activities such as watching or conversing amongst themselves, others engage in productive work that sustains their community. This regionalism highlights the interconnectedness between humans and animals within an agrarian society. Through vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes on canvas, Mayer invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with labor and leisure. As we gaze upon this timeless artwork housed within the National Gallery of Art Washington D. C. , we are reminded of how these concepts have shaped our history and continue to shape our present-day lives.
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