Alter Friedhof (c1883-1884)
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In the evocative painting "Alter Friedhof" by Marie Egner, viewers are drawn into a serene yet poignant landscape that embodies the quiet solitude of an old cemetery. Painted between 1883 and 1884, Egner masterfully captures the interplay of light and shadow amidst the natural overgrowth, suggesting the passage of time and the silent endurance of nature.At the forefront of the composition, the viewer's eye is drawn to a scattering of gravestones, some upright while others lean or lay fallen, partially obscured by the untamed foliage. A pathway, somewhat reclaimed by nature, meanders through the scene, inviting one to wander through this place of eternal rest.Towering cypress trees, often symbolic of mourning, punctuate the skyline, their slender forms standing tall against a softly lit sky. The backdrop is a tapestry of shrubs, trees, and patches of sky, painted in muted tones that convey a sense of tranquility and reflection.Marie Egner’s depiction of "Alter Friedhof" is not just a mere representation of a cemetery, but a poignant exploration of themes such as memory, decay, and the poetic beauty of abandoned spaces.
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Marie Egner was an Austrian painter.
Egner was born on 25 August 1850 in Bad Radkersburg, Austria. She took her first drawing lessons in Graz with Hermann von Königsbrunn, then went to Düsseldorf from 1872 to 1875, where she studied with Carl Jungheim. In 1882, she went to Vienna to live with her mother, but spent her summers at the art colony in Plankenberg Castle, near Neulengbach, where she took lessons with Emil Jakob Schindler until 1887. A study trip to England followed from 1887 to 1889. Shortly after, her first exhibition was held at the Vienna Künstlerhaus. She also exhibited in Germany and England.