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Seated Woman with Child on Her Lap; Sitzende Bauerin mit Kind auf dem Schoss
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Seated Woman with Child on Her Lap; Sitzende Bauerin mit Kind auf dem Schoss
1768250 Seated Woman with Child on Her Lap; Sitzende Bauerin mit Kind auf dem Schoss, 1903 (oil on board) by Modersohn-Becker, Paula (1876-1907); 60.3x49.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Woman with Child on Her Lap; Sitzende Bauerin mit Kind auf dem Schoss. Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907). Oil on board. Painted in 1903. 60.3 x 49.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23691308
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1903 Age Difference Artist German Asleep Brown Brown Colour Childcare Collar Dark Destitute Dozing Exhausted Exhaustion Expression Expressionism Expressionist Eyes Closed Facial Expression Fatigue German Art German Artist Grand Son Grandchild Grandchildren Grandma Grandmother Grandparent Grandparents Grandson Granny Hardship Hues Knee Looking Down Maternal Maternity Mature Mature Adult Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Middle Aged Modern Art Motherhood Motherly Neckwear Oil On Board Opressed Parenting Sitting On Knee Sleepy Social Commentary Social Issues Somnolance Somnolence Third Class Tired Tired Out Tiredness Using Hands Weary Ethnic Origin Modersohn Becker Paula Modersohn Becker Youthful
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This print captures the essence of motherhood and the hardships faced by women in early 20th century Germany. Painted by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1903, "Seated Woman with Child on Her Lap" depicts a tired and destitute woman sitting with her grandchild on her lap. The worn-out expression on the woman's face reflects the exhaustion that comes from caring for a child while living in poverty. The artist's use of dark, earthy tones adds to the somber mood of the painting, highlighting the difficult circumstances faced by this young grandmother. Despite her weariness, there is a sense of maternal love and tenderness as she cradles her grandchild. The boy looks up at his grandmother with innocent eyes closed, finding comfort and security in her presence. Modersohn-Becker's work often explored social issues and challenged traditional gender roles. In this piece, she sheds light on the struggles faced by women who were burdened with childcare responsibilities while living in poverty. Through this oil painting, Modersohn-Becker invites us to contemplate themes of fatigue, hardship, and resilience. It serves as a powerful reminder of both the sacrifices made by mothers throughout history and their unwavering love for their children despite challenging circumstances.
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