Landarbeider knielt in het veld voor zijn gebed 1898
augustedanse
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Landarbeider knielt in het veld voor zijn gebed" (1898) by Auguste Danse depicts a solitary figure kneeling in a field, head bowed in prayer. The realistic depiction of the laborer, clothed in simple garb, reflects Danse's interest in portraying the lives of everyday people. This etching, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's keen observation of human emotion and the quiet dignity of labor. The simple composition and use of chiaroscuro enhance the solemnity of the moment, inviting viewers to contemplate the man's devotion.
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