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The Turkey Keeper

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This captivating painting depicts a rustic scene where a lone figure, likely a farm woman, tends to a small flock of turkeys beneath a slender, windswept tree. The artist’s brushwork delicately captures the fleeting moment; the soft, muted earth tones of the landscape blend harmoniously with the gentle blues and greys of the cloudy sky. The composition directs the viewer’s gaze toward the central figure — her presence exuding a quiet resilience and intimacy with nature. The loose, impressionistic style adds a dreamlike quality, evoking the slower pace of rural life in the late 19th century. Subtle indications of human habitation appear faintly on the horizon, grounding this tranquil vignette within a broader, unseen world.

The Turkey Keeper

Paul Desire Trouillebert

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Created:

1887

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5680 × 3752 px
460 × 320 mm

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