Study of Two Women,One Seated and One Holding a Basket (1879)

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Léon Augustin Lhermitte, renowned for his realist approach, captures a simple yet profound moment in the daily lives of rural women in his 1879 drawing titled "Study of Two Women, One Seated and One Holding a Basket." This sketch, rendered with delicate precision, exhibits Lhermitte's mastery in portraying the essence of peasant life through art.The composition presents two figures in pastoral attire, providing a glimpse into the 19th-century rural existence. On the left, a woman stands upright, her posture reflecting the weight of a large basket held in the crook of her arm, indicative of the daily chores and labor typical to rural settings. Her expression is one of contemplation, perhaps a momentary pause in her busy day.Beside her, the artist sketches the figure of another woman, this one seated, captured in mid-motion as though adjusting her position or about to rise. Her folded hands and attentive gaze suggest a moment of rest or engagement in conversation, adding a dynamic contrast to her companion's stoic stance.Lhermitte's use of light and shadow, along with the nuanced strokes defining the women's clothing and features, emphasize the physical and emotional realism that defines his work.

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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.