IJsbrekers aan het werk bij Bois de Boulogne 1881

"IJsbrekers aan het werk bij Bois de Boulogne" is a black and white etching by French artist Auguste André Lançon, created in 1881. The artwork depicts a scene of horse-drawn carts struggling to navigate the snowy, frozen landscape of the Bois de Boulogne, a large park located in Paris. The dramatic use of light and shadow evokes the harshness of winter, while the figures and animals in the foreground emphasize the difficulty of the task at hand. Lançon's work often focused on scenes of everyday life in Paris, particularly the working class. This etching captures a moment of both hardship and resilience, offering a glimpse into the reality of urban life in 19th-century France.