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This striking black and white portrait depicts the French chaudronnier (coppersmith) Maximilien Bastard. The bold, angular lines and high-contrast shading create a dynamic, almost cubist-inspired composition that emphasizes the subject's strong facial features and determined expression. The symbolic subject matter, captured in an illustrative style, suggests the artwork may serve a commemorative or biographical purpose. While the artist's identity is unclear, the work reflects a distinctly modern aesthetic that likely reflects the progressive artistic currents of its era, providing insight into the cultural and historical context surrounding Maximilien Bastard's life and legacy. ...
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