Rücklings lagernde Frau, die Hände wie zum Gebet vor der Brust zusammengeführt by Victor Müller

Rücklings lagernde Frau, die Hände wie zum Gebet vor der Brust zusammengeführt 

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drawing, paper, pencil, chalk

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portrait

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drawing

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16_19th-century

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pencil sketch

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figuration

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paper

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romanticism

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pencil

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chalk

Copyright: Public Domain

Victor Müller made this pencil drawing of a reclining woman with her hands clasped in prayer, sometime in the 19th century. During this period, women were often represented in art through the lens of religious or moral virtue. Here, the artist portrays a woman in a posture of devotion. Yet, there's an ambiguity in her expression, we only see the back of her head. Is she seeking solace, expressing gratitude, or perhaps wrestling with inner turmoil? While the drawing reflects the era's emphasis on piety, it also invites contemplation on the complex emotional and spiritual lives of women. Müller captures a moment of introspection, leaving us to ponder the woman's inner world and her relationship to faith. This piece isn't just about religious representation; it's a subtle exploration of the quiet, personal dimensions of a woman's experience.

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