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In a living room, an old woman sitting with her head held by a doctor
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In a living room, an old woman sitting with her head held by a doctor
XEE4136912 In a living room, an old woman sitting with her head held by a doctor, holding her hands open in front of her, waits for a second doctor, standing at her side, cleaning an instrument with a white cloth, to operate her from the cataract. Sitting in front of her, her son, slightly tense, is present. Illustration by Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), for Maman by Leon Cladel (1835-1892). Engraving by Fortune Meaulle (1844-1901), 1890. Engraving in " La vie populaire", 1890. Private Collection by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a living room, an old woman sitting with her head held by a doctor, holding her hands open in front of her, waits for a second doctor, standing at her side, cleaning an instrument with a white cloth, to operate her from the cataract. Sitting in front of her, her son, slightly tense, is present. Illustration by Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), for Maman by Leon Cladel (1835-1892). Engraving by Fortune Meaulle (1844-1901), 1890. Engraving in " La vie populaire", 1890. Private Collection); Stefano Bianchetti; Czech, out of copyright
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In this poignant illustration by Alfons Maria Mucha, we are transported to a living room where an old woman sits with her head held gently by a doctor. Her hands are open in front of her, perhaps symbolizing vulnerability and trust as she waits for another doctor to perform cataract surgery. The second doctor stands at her side, meticulously cleaning an instrument with a white cloth, preparing for the delicate procedure. The atmosphere in the room is palpable; tension lingers as the woman's son sits in front of her, his expression slightly tense. His presence signifies support and concern for his mother during this crucial moment. The artist beautifully captures the emotional weight of the scene through intricate engravings that evoke empathy and compassion. This artwork was originally created as an illustration for "Maman" by Leon Cladel and featured in "La vie populaire" magazine in 1890. It showcases Mucha's exceptional talent for capturing human emotions and telling stories through art. As we gaze upon this print from Stefano Bianchetti's private collection today, we can't help but be reminded of the timeless bond between family members and the strength found within moments of vulnerability.
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