Woman Sewing 1921

Editor: This is Lesser Ury's "Woman Sewing," a delicate etching. It feels quite somber to me. What can you tell me about it? Curator: It's interesting to consider this work within the context of Ury's time. How might the image of a woman engaged in domestic labor reflect or challenge the social expectations of women in late 19th or early 20th century Germany? Editor: So, it’s less about just sewing, and more about the bigger picture? Curator: Precisely! Ury may be commenting on the societal roles assigned to women and perhaps even the economic realities that confined them. This reframes our understanding, doesn't it? Editor: It does, a lot! I will definitely remember this new interpretation.