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La chiffonière Oil on panel, 18 x 14 cm, by Charles Billoin (1813–69) Location unknown |
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A ragpicker examining a scrap of paper beside her basket in a street setting, presenting a scene of urban poverty in France through the genre of social realism. A realist style with dark earthy tones, textured brushwork, and close attention to domestic detail gives the scene a worn and reflective atmosphere centred on the woman’s daily labour. |
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