Zwei Mädchen auf der Waldwiese (1910)
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"Zwei Mädchen auf der Waldwiese" (Two Girls in the Forest Meadow), painted by Otto Mueller in 1910, is a captivating exploration of harmony between the human figure and nature. This painting features two nude figures, absorbed in the tranquil setting of a meadow surrounded by the verdant hues of the forest.Mueller’s style, characterized by simplified forms and a restrained yet vibrant color palette, lends a dreamlike quality to the composition. The figures, painted with smooth, flowing lines, seem to merge with the landscape, emphasizing their unity with the natural world. The predominance of greens and blues in the background contrast gently with the yellow tones of the figures' skin, creating a serene and introspective atmosphere.A leading member of the German Expressionist group, Die Brücke, Mueller often focused on the nude form within natural settings, exploring themes of naturism and the inherent purity of being one with the environment. "Zwei Mädchen auf der Waldwiese," with its elegant simplicity and thematic depth, is a striking example of his artistic pursuits aiming to depict an idyllic, almost utopian state of being.
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Otto Müller was a German painter and printmaker of the Die Brücke expressionist movement.
Mueller was born in Liebau (now Lubawka, Kamienna Góra County), Kreis Landeshut, Silesia. Between 1890 and 1892 he was trained in lithography in Görlitz and Breslau. From 1894 to 1896 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden and continued his study in Munich during 1898. He left Munich's academy after Franz von Stuck classified him as untalented.