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Mother and Time (La Mere et le Temps), c. 1857-61 (Indian ink and pen on paper)
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Mother and Time (La Mere et le Temps), c. 1857-61 (Indian ink and pen on paper)
XKH150647 Mother and Time (La Mere et le Temps), c.1857-61 (Indian ink and pen on paper) by Bresdin, Rodolphe (1822-85); 12.4x7.5 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: cycle of life and death; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12727924
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Ageing Breast Feeding Grim Reaper Memento Mori Scythe
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This print titled "Mother and Time (La Mere et le Temps)" by Rodolphe Bresdin takes us on a journey through the cycle of life and death. Created between 1857-61, this Indian ink and pen drawing measures 12.4x7.5 cm. The image portrays a thought-provoking scene where a mother is seen breastfeeding her baby under the watchful eye of Time himself, personified as the Grim Reaper. The skeletal figure stands beside an ancient tree, holding his scythe as a symbol of mortality. This memento mori serves as a reminder that death is an inevitable part of our natural order. Bresdin's intricate details capture both tenderness and melancholy in this artwork. The contrast between life-giving nourishment from the mother's breast and the presence of Death creates a powerful visual narrative about the passage of time. Currently on loan to Hamburg Kunsthalle in Germany, this piece invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality while celebrating the beauty of maternal love. Through its delicate lines and symbolic imagery, "Mother and Time" prompts reflection on aging, growth, decay, and ultimately our shared fate. As we gaze upon this remarkable work by Bresdin, we are reminded that life is fleeting but also filled with moments of profound connection between generations - reminding us to cherish each passing moment with loved ones before they become memories etched into history.
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