TITLE: Le Paysan Au Repos $335
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A very short rest! In the area where Djibril grew up, he worked along with his family in traditional agriculture which involved intense physical labor. His father made sure that his children were educated in farming so that they would already know a lot about it by the age of six.
In that environment, a long rest is almost nonexistent. Resting too long depletes the body’s energy and makes one lazy to resume working. It is most important for the peasant to set a good example for his children how to develop endurance and to understand how rewarding it is to have a good harvest. That makes it worth all the hard work - especially for the peasant’s family to keep motivated to defend their honor and maintain their well being.

(The peasant at rest), 2001 Woodburning
19” x 14” unframed, Iris Gicleé on 100% Rag Paper - Edition of 250