The Quarry of Monsieur Pascal near Nanterre c. 1875

"The Quarry of Monsieur Pascal near Nanterre" (c. 1875) by Jean-Charles Cazin depicts a scene of working-class life in France. The painting shows a large quarry with several figures working, with a horse-drawn cart and large blocks of stone in the foreground. The artist's realist style, common in the late 19th century, captures the detail of the quarry and the figures' activities, while the soft light and muted colors create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.