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A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas)
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A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas)
3746330 A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas) by Haberle, John (1856-1933); 50.8x91.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Arranged against a drawer are the souvenirs of a bachelors freedom, including theater stubs, playing cards, and " girlie" photographs. Other items--including a pamphlet entitled " How To Name the Baby" and a cartoon of a dyspeptic infant--signal the end of bachelorhood. The work may have been autobiographical.
); American, out of copyright
Media ID 22508866
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Autobiography Bachelorhood Drawer Fatherhood Freedom Parenthood Playing Cards Realistic Single Ticket Trick Trickery Trompe L Oeil Trompe Loeil
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This print captures John Haberle's masterpiece, "A Bachelors Drawer" painted between 1890 and 1894. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 50.8x91.4 cm, is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In this still life composition, Haberle arranges various objects against a drawer to symbolize the souvenirs of a bachelor's freedom. Among them are theater stubs, playing cards, and cheeky photographs of women. However, the inclusion of additional items such as a pamphlet titled "How To Name the Baby" and a cartoon depicting an unhappy infant suggests that this collection also signifies the end of bachelorhood. The painting carries autobiographical undertones as it reflects upon Haberle's own experiences or observations regarding marriage and parenthood. With meticulous attention to detail and trompe l'oeil technique, he creates an incredibly realistic depiction that invites viewers into his world. Through humor and trickery embedded within this work of art, Haberle explores themes like singlehood versus partnership while providing social commentary on American society during his time period. This piece serves as both a celebration of freedom and an acknowledgment of the inevitable changes that come with settling down. As you admire this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, take note of how Haberle skillfully combines elements from everyday life to create a thought-provoking narrative about love, family dynamics, and personal growth
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