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Young Boy Peeling a Pear

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The boy peeling the pear is Léon Koëlla Leenhoff, the son of Manet's wife Suzanne Leenhoff. But this is not just a straight-forward portrait. The artist was probably inspired by everyday scenes in older paintings – kitchen interiors, still-lifes or portrayals of various household chores. These were popular subjects in France in the 19th century. Anders Zorn acquired the painting on a visit to Paris, and donated it to the Nationalmuseum in 1896. Thus, the museum obtained its very first work by an artist in the Impressionist circle.
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Title: Young Boy Peeling a Pear
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The boy peeling the pear is Léon Koëlla Leenhoff, the son of Manet's wife Suzanne Leenhoff.
But this is not just a straight-forward portrait.
The artist was probably inspired by everyday scenes in older paintings – kitchen interiors, still-lifes or portrayals of various household chores.
These were popular subjects in France in the 19th century.
Anders Zorn acquired the painting on a visit to Paris, and donated it to the Nationalmuseum in 1896.
Thus, the museum obtained its very first work by an artist in the Impressionist circle.

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