The Floor Scrapers By Gustave Caillebotte

Art is a visual manifestation of emotion for those of us who aren’t so witty with a pen. Since the dawn of humankind art has been a form of communication and a way of conveying one's emotions and/or beliefs. Ancient cave drawings, marble statues, and medieval paintings are all centered around portraying a message through the careful use of artist techniques. There has been very little that has changed in modern times when it comes to this as well. Some are able to sustain and comfortable lifestyle simply by analyzing and dissecting artwork. Whether it be a bright or dull color scheme, short and long strokes of paint, or thick or thin layers, this is something to take into consideration as well as the actual depiction of the painting. One can always find some kind of meaning in a piece of art. Take into consideration The Floor Scrapers by Gustave Caillebotte. This impressionist artist created the painting of three, presumably peasant, works scraping and re varnishing the floor within his house. At first glance, the paintings seems to be rather simple and consists of just a snippet of life in the early 1800 french Society.
Caillebotte uses smooth and blended strokes to create their toned and muscular build. The carefully placed shadows create the illusion of large muscles in the back and arms, which reflect the worshipped statues of the Greek and Roman Gods and heroines. Although painting the workers like gods is a bit extreme, the analogy is not. To further Caillebotte's theme, making the workers appear almost like gods emphasizes that their work calls for diligence, a keenness for detail and a immaculate physical shape. All of these characteristics did not fit the stereotype that the working class was so commonly associated with. Therefore, presenting the workers in this way allowed for the viewers to take on a different perspective of the middle