Zwei Zigeunerkinder Vor Der Hütte 

Otto Mueller created "Two Gypsy Children in Front of the Hut" using distemper on canvas. Mueller belonged to the German Expressionist group ‘Die Brücke’ and he was deeply interested in portraying Roma people, often referred to as "gypsies", a term which carries a complicated history. Mueller’s artistic interest in the Roma was part of a broader fascination with groups existing on the margins of society. "Zwei Zigeunerkinder Vor Der Hütte" depicts two children outside of a simple dwelling, perhaps suggesting a life outside conventional society. The image offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of a community that was often subjected to prejudice and persecution. This artwork invites us to consider how identity is shaped by cultural context and lived experience. What does it mean to belong, and what does it mean to be an outsider? Mueller’s work prompts us to reflect on the complexities of human experience and the ways in which art can both reflect and shape our understanding of the world.