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The Two Rose Genies and the Baby in the Field, 1807 / 08 (pen and ink on paper)
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The Two Rose Genies and the Baby in the Field, 1807 / 08 (pen and ink on paper)
XKH157631 The Two Rose Genies and the Baby in the Field, 1807/08 (pen and ink on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 59.3x45.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: study for The Morning, 1809; Die zwei Rosengenien links und das Kind auf der Wiese; from a series of scenes symbolically depicting the Four Times of Day; ); German, out of copyright
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In this pen and ink print titled "The Two Rose Genies and the Baby in the Field" created by Philipp Otto Runge in 1807/08, we are transported to a mystical realm where nature and time intertwine. The artwork, now housed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany, is a study for Runge's renowned masterpiece "The Morning" from 1809. Within the frame, two ethereal rose genies flank a cherubic baby amidst a vast field. The genies represent different aspects of time - one symbolizing the beginning or genesis while the other embodies an unknown future. As they stand beside the innocent child, it becomes evident that they hold immense power over his destiny. Runge's romanticist style shines through as he captures both beauty and mystery in this scene. The male nude figure of the baby exudes purity and vulnerability against the backdrop of lush greenery. It is as if he is connected to nature itself, embodying its cyclical essence. "The Two Rose Genies and the Baby in the Field" invites viewers into a world where spirits roam freely and time unfolds before our eyes. This artwork serves as a reminder of life's transient nature while also celebrating its infinite possibilities. Through Runge's masterful technique, we are left captivated by this mesmerizing glimpse into another dimension.
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