The nursery – pig pens (1888)
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"The Nursery – Pig Pens" (1888) by Max Liebermann is a captivating portrayal of rural life, distinctly illustrating a tender yet gritty scene within a farm setting. This painting draws viewers into an intimate moment inside a pig pen, where the routine of care and feeding is depicted with a remarkable sense of realism and empathy.At the heart of this artwork, a sow lounges in the dimly lit background, surrounded by her playful piglets. A woman, bending over with a nurturing poise, pours food into a trough, carefully watched by the eager young pigs. Beside her, a young boy with an expression of curiosity and a somewhat older worker, perhaps learning the ropes of rural farm life, observe the feeding process closely.Liebermann’s masterful use of light and shadow enriches the texture of the scene, creating a palpable atmosphere that almost allows the viewer to sense the cool, musty air of the pen. An observant hen on the right corner of the painting adds further depth to the daily life and biodiversity of the farm.This painting is not just a visual study but an evocative portrayal of daily life on a farm, capturing the complex interplay between humans and animals, a theme often revisited by Liebermann in his exploration of work and labor during this period.
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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.