A Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris
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A Rat Seller during the Siege of ParisNarcisse Chaillou

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This 1870 painting by Narcisse Chaillou depicts a young boy selling rats during the Siege of Paris (1870–1871) in the Franco-Prussian War. It highlights the extreme famine and poverty faced by Parisians, where rats became a desperate food source as supplies dwindled. Chaillou’s work is a poignant reminder of human resilience amid adversity.