Le Rémouleur c. 1907

Maximilien Luce's "Le Rémouleur" (c. 1907) is a Post-Impressionist painting depicting a man sharpening a tool on a grindstone in a workshop. The work is characterized by Luce's signature style, utilizing bold strokes and vivid colors to capture the essence of the scene. This painting exemplifies the artist's interest in depicting the daily life of working-class individuals, a theme prevalent in his body of work. The composition highlights the industrial setting with the grinding wheel, tools, and other elements, while the worker himself, a key figure in the scene, is depicted with a sense of quiet intensity.