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Joseph-Désiré Court (1797-1865) French painter of historical subjects and portraits.
Here a man has to choose between saving his son or his father. He chooses his father who, despite the man’s efforts, just slipped away from him. The painting can be read as an allegory about holding on to the past. If you always look at traditions and the past, you will miss all the possibilities that the future may bring. It is a powerful piece that has modern similarities to the abortion debate in the US. With conservatives, wanting the baby rather and not caring too much for the mother.
Kisses from PARIS!!!
