Les Fermiers brulés (A Burnt-Out Farmer, Begging with his Family)
Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image depicts a poignant scene of a family in distress, with a man and woman surrounded by their children. The man, dressed in tattered clothing, reaches out with an open hand, while the woman sits beside him, her head bowed in despair. The children, some of whom appear to be crying, are scattered around them, adding to the sense of desperation. In the background, a building with a window and a door can be seen, but it is unclear what the structure represents. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of hardship and struggle, as the family appears to be begging for help. This painting is a work by Lalive de Jully, Ange-Laurent de.
