Worry (1927)
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"Worry" (1927) by Konštantín Bauer is a compelling portrait that captures a moment of profound emotional introspection. The artwork depicts an older woman, garbed in a dark dress adorned with a simple polka dot pattern, her features carved by age and experience. Her gaze is introspective and slightly downward, focused on nothing in particular, yet seeming to carry the weight of a myriad of unspoken thoughts. Resting her chin on her hand, her posture and expression are emblematic of worry or deep contemplation.The background is muted, a soft blue-grey that serves to focus the viewer's attention squarely on the subject. The simplicity of the setting enhances the emotional gravitas of the portrayal, emphasizing the woman's isolation in her thoughts. The subtle, restrained use of color and the detailed rendering of her facial expressions invite the observer to a silent dialogue about the nature of her concerns.This painting is an exquisite example of Bauer’s ability to convey complex human emotions through art, encouraging viewers to pause and reflect on the universality of worry and introspection across different walks of life.
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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.