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Cleveland Museum of Art

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Octave Tassaert — Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter

Octave Tassaert

Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter

1850

Painted with stark realism during France's industrial revolution, this haunting scene captures the devastating poverty that plagued urban workers, showcasing Tassaert's commitment to social commentary through art.

Medium
oil on canvas

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