Arbejdskærre i Paris 1862

J.C. Nielsen created this piece in Paris using etching. It offers us a glimpse into the working class during a time of significant social and economic change. Here, we see a cart laden with stone blocks, pulled by horses and managed by laborers. What stories do they carry? The weight of the stones, the strain on the animals, and the fatigue of the workers are all palpable. Nielsen invites us to consider the lives of those who built the grand boulevards of Paris, often at great personal cost. The presence of the dog adds an element of everyday life to the scene. Nielsen's print serves as a poignant reminder of the human and animal labor that underpins urban development, urging us to reflect on the social dynamics of 19th-century Paris.