East Frisian Peasants Eating Supper, 1893. Creator: Max Liebermann

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East Frisian Peasants Eating Supper, 1893. Creator: Max Liebermann

East Frisian Peasants Eating Supper, 1893

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Media ID 36271993

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Max Liebermann's East Frisian Peasants Eating Supper, created in 1893, captures a moment of simple, rural life in this evocative charcoal and chalk drawing. The scene takes place inside a humble farmhouse, where a group of East Frisian peasants gather around a long wooden table, deep in conversation as they finish their evening meal. The room is filled with the warmth and comfort of home, with the flickering light of a candle casting long shadows on the rough-hewn furniture and the worn wooden floor. Children play at the feet of the adults, adding a sense of liveliness and joy to the scene. The men, dressed in traditional farm attire, sit with their hands resting on the table or leaning on their chairs, while the women, clad in aprons and headscarves, serve and attend to their families. The artist's skillful use of charcoal and chalk creates a rich, textured rendering of the scene, with the subtle variations in tone and shade bringing the figures and their surroundings to life. East Frisian Peasants Eating Supper is a poignant reminder of the agricultural heritage of Germany in the late 19th century. Liebermann's masterful depiction of the everyday lives of rural laborers invites us to appreciate the beauty and dignity of their work and the close-knit communities they formed. This drawing is a cherished addition to the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the human experience.

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