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Woman Praying at a Deathbed, 1864. Creator: Benjamin Vautier
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Woman Praying at a Deathbed, 1864. Creator: Benjamin Vautier
Woman Praying at a Deathbed, 1864
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1860s Academic Bed Chamber Bedchamber Bedroom Bedside Deathbed Despair Sorrow Swiss Switzerland Walters Art Museum Academic Art Posture
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This poignant pencil drawing by Benjamin Vautier, entitled "Woman Praying at a Deathbed," dates back to the 1860s and offers a glimpse into the emotional depth and intricacy of academic art during the nineteenth century. The image captures a moment of profound sorrow and despair as a young woman kneels by the bedside of a dying person, her face etched with deep concern and prayerful devotion. The interior setting, with its dimly lit bedroom and somber color palette, adds to the sense of intimacy and introspection. Benjamin Vautier, also known as Marc Louis Benjamin Vautier or Benjamin Vautier the Elder, was a Swiss artist who spent a significant portion of his career in Germany. His academic style, characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and realistic representation, was popular during this period. The use of pencil with white on paper adds to the drawing's delicate and expressive quality. The image invites us to reflect on the human condition and the universal experience of loss and grief. The two figures in the drawing, the young woman and the dying person, are united in their shared humanity, and the drawing serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility and impermanence of life. This evocative work of art is a valuable addition to the collection of the Walters Art Museum and offers a glimpse into the emotional and artistic heritage of the past.
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