Maman Collection

Guggenheim Museum by night, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

Spain, Basque Country, Bilbao. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao designed by Frank Gehry

Maman a 21st century bronze sculpture of a spider, 9. 25m high with a sac of 26 eggs
Maman a 21st century bronze sculpture of a spider, 9.25m high with a sac of 26 eggs, by Louis Bourgeois, in front of the Cathedral and Basilica of Notre Dame built between 1839 and 1885, Ottawa

Sugar Loaf Late 19C
Maman is watched by her daughter as she cuts a lump off the sugar loaf : at this time, sugar was supplied in cones which were broken off as required

Mother and Daughter
Maman gives her daughter a goodbye kiss as she leaves for school

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Mother! Mother! Why?, a child drowning after the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
MTL197250 Mother! Mother! Why?, a child drowning after the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat, 7th May 1915 (coloured engraving) by Poulbot

A young girl in a veil presented as a bouquet of flowers (tinted photocollage)
725029 A young girl in a veil presented as a bouquet of flowers (tinted photocollage) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Paris Season (litho)
1036314 The Paris Season (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Season. Illustration for The Graphic)

SOCIAL / WASHING DAY 1920
Washing day in a workmans home: maman bends over the tub, her elder daughter pegs out the washing, the younger children blow bubbles Date: circa 1920

BABY MAKING MACHINE
The Great French Baby-making machine - Papa is exhausted by having to work so hard, but Maman is delighted... Date: 1906

WASHING DAY IN FRANCE
Washing day in a French home, maman bends over the tub, her elder daughter pegs out the washing, the younger enfants blow bubbles Date: circa 1920

Giant spider eats Saint Pauls Cathedral
A strange juxtaposition of modern art and the classical dome of St Pauls Cathedral, London, seen from Jubilee Walk at dawn

Mother makes jam
Maman confiture (Schlecksel-Mama) -- mother makes jam. (2 of 2) 19th century

Madame Loubet (His Maman
MADAME LOUBET mother of the French president receiving her morning mail from the postman. Date: 1899

Lamartines Maman
LAMARTINEs MAMAN Date: 1790

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The Paris Season: at the Pre-Catelan, Maman Plays the Driver (Left); Morning Gathering at the Petite Plage, at the Entrance of the Avenue Du Bois (Right); France

Low angle view at dusk of Mori Tower and Maman Spider sculpture, Roppongi Hills, Minato Wad, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Therese and her Maman
THERESE MARTIN with her mother Date: 1873 - 1897

Cat on Dining Table
A small child is alarmed when Puss jumps onto the table to share its supper - but maman and elder sister don t seem to mind

Mamas Embroidery
Maman works at her tapestry frame : her daughter watches as the picture gradually takes shape

French Girls Scooter
A small girl takes her scooter to the Bois de Boulogne, where maman meets a friend : while they chat, the girl goes scooting on her own

Holiday Amusements
Holiday pastimes - the elder girl has her bike, her brother is off to play tennis, the youngest has a cart to pull - and maman has her sewing

Jeune Maman
A fashionable young mother poses with her two well-dressed little girls during a walk in the park

Childrens Fashions 1915
Maman stands with her five children dressed in the latest fashions of 1915, including a boy in a sailor suit

Baby is Bathed
Nurse looks on apprehensively as Maman pours a jugful of water over her little boy

Mother, Children, Letter
A French maman reads to her three enfants

Progress Vacuum Cleaner
You see, the house is much cleaner with the PROGRESS than with any other vacuum cleaner, whats more, Maman didn t even hear us do the housework !

Two Females on Beach
SUR LA PLAGE Mother & daughter on a French beach : maman sits in a wicker seat which protects her from sun or rain : her daughter sits reading in a deckchair

Mother, Children, Book
Maman and her two daughters look at a picture book

Walk in Bois De Boulogne
Maman takes the enfants for a promenade du matin in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris

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"Maman: A Captivating Bronze Spider Unveiled at Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao" Under the enchanting moonlit sky of Bilbao, in the heart of Basque Country, Spain, stands a mesmerizing sculpture known as "Maman. " This 21st-century masterpiece crafted from bronze is an awe-inspiring sight to behold. Towering at an impressive height of 9. 25 meters, this colossal spider captivates visitors with its intricate design and symbolism. With a sac containing 26 eggs delicately nestled beneath her belly, Maman represents the essence of motherhood and fertility. The artist's intention was to evoke emotions surrounding the delicate balance between life and creation. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter another representation of motherhood – Sugar Loaf Late 19C. Depicting a tender moment shared between a mother and daughter, this artwork reminds us of the eternal bond that exists within families. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao itself is an architectural marvel designed by Frank Gehry. Its avant-garde structure perfectly complements Maman's presence outside its walls. Together they create a harmonious blend of contemporary art and innovative architecture. Yet not all depictions of mothers are serene; some carry profound messages that stir our souls. "Mother. Mother. Why?" portrays the tragic aftermath of the torpedoing incident on May 7th, 1915 – when innocent lives were lost aboard the Lusitania due to German U-boat attacks. This colored engraving serves as a haunting reminder of human suffering during times of war. In contrast to these somber scenes lies "A young girl in a veil presented as a bouquet, " where innocence takes center stage through tinted photocollage artistry. It showcases purity personified in youthful beauty offered like flowers in bloom – reminding us that even amidst chaos and darkness, there remains hope for brighter days ahead.