Repos, Effet De Grand Soleil, Moissonneur Endormi, Mezy

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This enchanting painting by Léon Augustin Lhermitte, titled "Repos, Effet De Grand Soleil, Moissonneur Endormi, Mezy," captures a serene moment in the French countryside during the harvest season. The scene is infused with the golden warmth of a sun-drenched afternoon, depicting a peaceful nap amidst the labor of harvesting.At the center of the composition, a weary harvester lies asleep, enveloped by the soft, dry stalks of wheat. His fatigue is palpable, his body sprawled in complete surrender to his brief respite. Nearby, a fellow worker, perhaps taking a break as well, is seated with her back to the viewer. She is engrossed in sewing, her attention focused on mending garments amid the expansive fields.The background features rustic farm buildings under a wide, clear sky, suggesting the enveloping calm of rural life. The vibrant hues of the fields and the detailed texture of the haystacks and clothing create a vivid tableau that celebrates the simple, yet profound, moments of daily work.Lhermitte, known for his realist approach, brings out the beauty in everyday life and the dignity of manual labor.

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Léon Augustin Lhermitte was a French naturalist painter and etcher whose primary subject matter was rural scenes depicting peasants at work.

He was a student of Lecoq de Boisbaudran, he gained recognition after his show in the Paris Salon in 1864.

His many awards include the French Legion of Honour (1884) and the Grand Prize at the Exposition Universelle in 1889.