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La Famine par l'ordre de Ceres ..., by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, ink, 1767

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La Famine par l'ordre de Ceres ... is a 1767 ink by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau
When & what style?
1767 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the painting, a woman is depicted sitting on a bed, wearing a long dress and a shawl. She is holding a small bowl in her hand, and there is a table next to her with a candle on it. The background of the painting is dark, with some clouds visible. The woman's facial expression is one of sadness and despair, and her body language conveys a sense of hopelessness. The overall mood of the painting is somber and melancholic. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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