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Beggar Woman with a Child (Blind Beggar with a Child); Bettlerin mit Kind
652949 Beggar Woman with a Child (Blind Beggar with a Child); Bettlerin mit Kind (Blinde Bettlerin mit Kind), conceived in 1907 and cast in 1930 (bronze with brown patina) by Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938); height: 35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Beggar Woman with a Child (Blind Beggar with a Child); Bettlerin mit Kind (Blinde Bettlerin mit Kind). Ernst Barlach (1870-1938). Bronze with brown patina. 35.5cm high. Conceived in 1907 and cast in 1930 in an edition of 10. Numbered 1/10.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22795712
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052012upload 1907 1930 Artist German Beggar Bended Knee Blind Blindness Brown Patina Cast Childcare Conceived Destitute Disability Ernst Barlach Expressionism Expressionist German Art German Artist German Expressionism German Expressionist Handicap Hardship Human Like Human Likeness Looking Up Made Manufactured Maternal Maternity Modern Art Motherhood Motherly Opressed Parenting Patina Physical Impairment Representation Sculptural Social Issues Third Class Using Hands Barlach Youthful
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This print captures the essence of compassion and struggle in Ernst Barlach's sculpture, "Beggar Woman with a Child (Blind Beggar with a Child); Bettlerin mit Kind". Created in 1907 and cast in bronze with a brown patina in 1930, this piece stands at a height of 35.5 cm. The image showcases the profound bond between a blind beggar woman and her child. The artist skillfully depicts their physical impairment through intricate metalwork, emphasizing the challenges they face daily. Despite their hardships, there is an undeniable sense of motherly love emanating from the sculpture. Barlach's work delves into social issues prevalent during the early twentieth century, shedding light on poverty and destitution. Through his representation of this vulnerable duo, he invites viewers to contemplate the plight of those less fortunate. The close-up perspective allows us to appreciate the fine artistry involved in creating such a lifelike human likeness. The brown patina adds depth to their features while evoking feelings of melancholy and hardship. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded that even amidst adversity, there is beauty to be found. This photograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a poignant reminder to embrace empathy for our fellow human beings who may be struggling silently beside us.
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