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Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865, (1912). Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865, (1912). Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau


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Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865, (1912). Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

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Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865

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is a poignant depiction of the hardships faced by impoverished families in 19th century France. Created by renowned artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, this color print captures the essence of poverty and despair through its powerful imagery. In the painting, we see a weary mother sitting on a street with her two young children. The baby clings to her chest while the older child looks up at her with tired eyes. Their barefootedness and tattered clothing reflect their destitution, as they beg for help from passersby. Bouguereau's attention to detail brings out the emotions felt by these characters. The mother's expression reveals both exhaustion and hopelessness, while the children's faces display hunger and weariness. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Bouguereau evokes empathy in viewers as they witness this family's struggle. The composition of "Charity or The Indigent Family" draws attention to the central figures against a backdrop of bustling streets and indifferent pedestrians. This contrast highlights society's indifference towards those living in poverty during that time period. This print serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by many families throughout history and encourages us to reflect on our own capacity for compassion and charity towards those less fortunate. It is an enduring testament to Bouguereau's skill as an artist in capturing human emotion within his works.

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