Matka s dieťaťom (1927)
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The artwork "Matka s dieťaťom" (Mother with Child) by Konštantín Bauer, dated 1927, is a profound representation of maternal love and tenderness. This poignant piece captures a timeless emotion through its warm, earthy tones and intricate line work, which breathes life into the forms on the canvas.In the painting, a mother gently holds her child, symbolizing innate protection and affection. The mother's expression is one of deep contemplation and serenity, as if reflecting the profound journey of motherhood — its joys, its trials, and its boundless love. The child, nestled securely in her arms, appears peaceful and safe, emphasizing the unbreakable bond between mother and child.The background, abstract and swirling, might symbolize the chaotic nature of the world outside the sanctity of this maternal embrace. Bauer's use of dynamic, yet fluid lines adds a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the central figures—the mother and the child—as a stable, calming force amidst the turbulence.
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Konštantín Bauer was a Slovak painter.
Konštantín Bauer was born on November 24, 1893 in Slovenská Ľupča. He spent his childhood in Banská Bystrica. At the age of fifteen, he moved with his parents to Košice, where he graduated from high school. After graduating in mechanical engineering in Budapest in 1915, he worked briefly as an engineer in Novo Mesto pod Šiatrom. From 1916 to 1918 he worked as a railway engineer in Transylvania and then as a civilian employee at the Ministry of War in Vienna.