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My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli
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My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli
My cleaning lady, 1905
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Art Movement Blouse Brown Hair Brunette Cleaner Domestic Domestic Help Gavleborg Gavleborg County Museum Hair Up Household Housekeeper Maid Post Impressionism Post Impressionist Topknot Yellow Background Georg Pauli Hairdressing
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My Cleaning Lady,
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painted by Georg Pauli in 1905, captures the essence of a domestic worker's quiet dignity and strength. The oil on canvas portrait depicts a woman, likely a housekeeper or maid, dressed in traditional turn-of-the-century apparel. She wears a blue blouse with a brown bun and a yellow background, her hair styled in a topknot. The woman gazes directly at the viewer with a gentle, yet determined expression. Pauli, a Swedish painter of the Post-Impressionist movement, masterfully employs vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to bring the woman's character to life. The painting is a testament to the importance of domestic labor during this era and the often overlooked contributions of working-class women. The woman's clothing, consisting of a simple blue blouse and a long brown dress, is both functional and elegant. Her hairdo, a common style for working-class women of the time, is neatly pulled back into a bun, revealing her strong jawline and expressive features. The portrait was likely taken in Pauli's studio, as evidenced by the clean, white background and the woman's formal pose. Despite the formal setting, the woman maintains a natural and approachable demeanor, inviting the viewer to connect with her on a personal level. This painting, now housed in the Gavleborg County Museum in Sweden, is a valuable piece of cultural heritage that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class women during the early 20th century. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of recognizing the contributions of all laborers, both past and present.
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