Reapers in the age and Ceres by Rafael Zabaleta

Reapers in the age and Ceres 

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"Reapers in the Age and Ceres" is a painting by Spanish artist Rafael Zabaleta (1907-1960). The painting depicts a scene of rural life, featuring several figures engaged in the harvest of grain. A woman representing Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, is seen floating in the sky above the scene, symbolizing the bounty of the harvest. The painting is characterized by Zabaleta's distinctive style, which combines elements of realism and expressionism, resulting in a powerful and evocative depiction of the life of rural laborers.

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