1907
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Knifesharpener is a 1907 by Jean-François Raffaëlli, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man pushing a cart with a large wheel. He is wearing a long coat and a hat. The cart has a small table on top. There is a dog walking next to the cart. In the background, there are trees and buildings. The man seems to be working, maybe sharpening knives. The dog is keeping him company. The scene is quiet and peaceful. If you like this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Jean-François Raffaëlli.
Jean-François Raffaëlli (April 20, 1850 – February 11, 1924) was a French realist painter, sculptor, and printmaker who exhibited with the Impressionists. He was also active as an actor and writer.
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