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The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book
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The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book
JLJ4673569 The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book. Painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), 1755. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 X 0.54m. Montpellier, Fabre Museum by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; (add.info.: The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book. Painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), 1755. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 X 0.54m. Montpellier, Fabre Museum); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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The Lazy Little One - A Glimpse into Childhood Fatigue
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. This print captures an exquisite painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze, titled "The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book". Painted in 1755, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 0.65 X 0.54m and is housed in the Fabre Museum in Montpellier, France. In this enchanting portrait, we see a young boy engrossed in his studies, but overcome by weariness. His head rests lazily upon his open book as he succumbs to sleep's gentle embrace. The artist skillfully portrays the delicate balance between duty and exhaustion that often plagues youth. Greuze's attention to detail is evident through the intricate brushstrokes that bring life to every element of the painting - from the child's tousled hair to the worn pages of his textbook. The soft lighting adds depth and warmth to the scene, further enhancing its emotional impact. Through this artwork, Greuze invites us to reflect on our own experiences with fatigue and learning during childhood. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even the most dedicated students can sometimes find solace in slumber. As we gaze upon this timeless piece, we are transported back to a time when books were gateways to knowledge and dreams intertwined effortlessly with reality. This photograph preserves not only Greuze's artistic brilliance but also evokes nostalgia for simpler times when rest was found within pages turned.
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