Moisson, mère allaitant, trois figures (1921)

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Léon Augustin Lhermitte, renowned for his poignant portrayals of peasant life, presents yet another evocative masterpiece with "Moisson, mère allaitant, trois figures" (Harvest, Nursing Mother, Three Figures). Painted in 1921, this artwork captures the tender moment of a mother nursing her child amidst the backdrop of a sun-drenched harvest field.The painting is dominated by warm earth tones and the rustic hues of the harvest; stacks of hay dot the expansive fields under a high, softly clouded sky. Center stage, a mother sits on the ground, her attention devoted to her child. Beside her, another figure looks on quietly, sharing in this intimate moment of nurture.Lhermitte’s skill in using light to evoke mood is evident here. The sunlight bathes the scene, highlighting the golden stacks and the gentle contours of the figures, creating a sensation of warmth and tranquility. The composition invites viewers to pause and reflect on the universal themes of motherhood, work, and the continuity of life.This painting not only showcases Lhermitte’s attention to detail and his empathetic portrayal of peasant life but also speaks to the broader human experience, connecting themes of labor with the gentleness of maternal love.

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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.