An Old Woman with Cat (1878)

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"An Old Woman with Cat" by Max Liebermann, painted in 1878, is a captivating portrayal that beautifully captures the essence of serenity and companionship. This painting depicts an elderly woman seated in a wooden chair against a sparse, brick wall background. Her expression is one of quiet contemplation, conveying a sense of experienced wisdom and a life fully lived.The woman holds a black cat closely in her lap, symbolizing comfort and affection. The cat, relaxed and content in her embrace, adds a layer of warmth and intimacy to the scene. The artist uses thick, textured brushstrokes to create a vivid tactile sense in the woman's attire, a strikingly colorful skirt with bold, flowing patterns paired with a simple, pale blouse.Liebermann's choice of colors and his attention to textural detail bring out the rustic charm of the woman’s garment against her dignified, somber expression, emphasizing the contrast between the vibrancy of life experiences and the inevitable passage of time. “An Old Woman with Cat” is more than just a visual depiction; it's a narrative of companionship, age, and the quiet moments of reflection that tie humanity together.

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Max Liebermann was a German painter and printmaker of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany.

The son of a Jewish fabric manufacturer turned banker from Berlin, Liebermann grew up in an imposing town house alongside the Brandenburg Gate.

He first studied law and philosophy at the University of Berlin, but later studied painting and drawing in Weimar in 1869, in Paris in 1872, and in the Netherlands in 1876–77.