The Artist’s Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair (1893-1895)

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Max Liebermann, a pivotal figure in German impressionism, beautifully captures a serene and intimate moment in the painting "The Artist’s Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair," created between 1893 and 1895. This artwork offers a glimpse into the private world of Liebermann's daughter, depicting her engrossed in a book as she sits comfortably in an overstuffed chair.The drawing, executed with soft charcoal and touches of pastel on a textured paper, emphasizes the quiet atmosphere of the scene. Liebermann’s use of loose and expressive lines conveys the softness of the chair and the relaxed posture of Käthe, whose concentration on her reading is palpable. The artist masterfully balances the composition with a restrained color palette that focuses on earthy tones, enhancing the overall tranquil and contemplative mood.Liebermann's choice to depict this everyday activity highlights his interest in the simplicity and purity of domestic life and personal moments. "The Artist’s Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair" not only showcases his skill in portraiture and figure study but also speaks to the universality of quiet moments of leisure.

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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.