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Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)
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Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)
1196349 Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 49.8x64.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
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The captivating oil painting "Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube" by Max Liebermann takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into rural life. The worn-out farmer lies forward, his tired expression revealing the hardships of agricultural occupation. Leaning over the fence of the pigsty, he gazes at a small group of people gathered nearby. In this impressionistic portrait-style artwork, we see a mix of elderly adults and young farmworkers engaged in haymaking and harvesting. A woman wearing a headscarf rests on the ground while her baby animal plays beside her. Poverty is evident as they work tirelessly within their boundary. Liebermann's brushstrokes beautifully capture the exhaustion etched on their faces. The artist skillfully conveys both physical fatigue and emotional weariness through his use of color and texture. This painting not only highlights social issues prevalent during that era but also emphasizes the strong bond between humans and animals in an agricultural setting. Chickens roam freely amidst litter scattered across the ground. "Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube" serves as a poignant reminder of how hardworking individuals struggled to make ends meet in impoverished communities during this time period. It stands as an important piece within impressionist art for its ability to evoke empathy towards those living under harsh conditions.
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