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L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886
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L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886
L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]
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Boussod Bracquemond Bracquemond Felix De La Fontaine De La Fontaine Jean Fable Fables De La Fontaine Felix Félix Bracquemond Fifth State Of Five Flix Bracquemond Fontaine Fontaine Jean De La Fortune Gustave Gustave Moreau Jean Jean De Jean De La Jean De La Fontaine John Fontaine La Fontaine La Fontaine Jean De Lazy Moreau Moreau Gustave Allegorical Figure
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This print captures the essence of Felix Bracquemond's iconic artwork, "L'Homme qui court après la Fortune et celui qui l'attend dans son lit" (The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed). Created in 1886, this allegorical piece depicts two contrasting figures representing different attitudes towards fortune. In the image, we see a beautifully etched scene set in a French garden. On one side stands a determined male figure, symbolizing ambition and hard work as he relentlessly pursues his dreams of success. On the other side lies a lazy man comfortably nestled in his bed, embodying idleness and complacency. Bracquemond's inspiration for this artwork stems from Jean de La Fontaine's fables, which often explore human nature and morality through animal characters. Here, he skillfully brings these concepts to life by personifying fortune itself as a deity overlooking both men. With its intricate details and powerful symbolism, this fifth state of five etching invites viewers to reflect on their own approach to life's opportunities. Are we actively chasing our aspirations or passively waiting for them to come knocking at our door? Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this masterpiece showcases Bracquemond's artistic prowess while reminding us that our choices determine our destiny.
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