Travailleurs poussant un wagonnet 

Here is a painting of laborers pushing a mine cart by Maximilien Luce, who was born in Paris in 1858. Luce's work often reflects his anarchist sympathies, capturing the lives and struggles of the working class in France during a period of rapid industrialization and social change. In this image, the collective effort of the workers conveys a sense of solidarity, yet it also hints at the physical toll of their labor. Notice how Luce uses color and light to emphasize the strain on their bodies, the weight of their task. As an artist, he was deeply engaged with representing the dignity and humanity of workers. He once said, "I try to show the beauty of the working class and their daily lives." The painting serves as a reminder of the human cost of progress and raises questions about the social and economic disparities of the time. It encourages us to consider the lives and experiences of those whose labor often goes unseen and unappreciated.