Motherhood (Maternité)
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1896
- Artiste
- Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
- Datation
- 1896
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- color lithograph on Japanese paper
- Dimensions
- 19 × 22,5 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
There is an image of a woman seated at a table. She is in a seated position, slightly turned toward the table, cradling an object that resembles a pitcher or a teapot in her arms. Her facial features are obscured due to the muted and impressionistic style of the artwork, but her hair is styled up. She is wearing a dark outfit, blending with the background, and her attire contrasts with the richly patterned and colored tablecloth that covers the round table. The tablecloth showcases a mix of greens and blues with a red and orange stripe pattern at the bottom edge. The setting includes a couple of chairs in the background and a dimly lit interior, casting shadows around her. The color palette is dark and earthy, with a soft focus that creates an intimate atmosphere.