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Friends, 1900-7 (oil on canvas)
3545970 Friends, 1900-7 (oil on canvas) by Pauli, Hanna (nee Hirsch) (1864-1940); 204x260 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Feminist Ellen Key (1849-1926) reads to her friends at the home of the Pauli family in Stockholm
); Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 22727736
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Company Drawing Room Feminism Gathering Intellectuals Mixed Oil Lamp Piano Scandanavia Scandanavian Shade Shadows Stockholm Sweden Hanna Hirsch Pauli
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This print titled "Friends, 1900-7" by Hanna Pauli captures a moment of intellectual camaraderie and feminist empowerment. Set in the cozy drawing room of the Pauli family home in Stockholm, Sweden, this oil on canvas painting reveals a gathering of friends engaged in an evening filled with enlightenment and companionship. The focal point is feminist Ellen Key, a prominent figure during that era. She sits comfortably among her friends, passionately reading aloud to them. The warm glow from an oil lamp casts gentle shadows across the room, creating an intimate atmosphere that enhances their shared experience. The composition showcases a diverse group of both men and women seated around a table adorned with books and other intellectual paraphernalia. This mixed company reflects the progressive mindset prevalent among Swedish intellectuals at the time. Intriguingly, this artwork not only captures a specific moment but also symbolizes larger themes such as feminism and social progress. It serves as a testament to the power of knowledge-sharing and friendship in fostering personal growth and societal change. Preserved within the National Museum in Stockholm, this masterpiece by Hanna Pauli continues to inspire viewers today with its timeless depiction of unity amidst intellectual pursuits.
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