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Photographic Print : Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert
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Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert
Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850
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Media ID 19619029
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the poignant depth of emotion in this hauntingly beautiful photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the profound connection between a mother and her child in Octave Tassaert's "Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter," captured around 1850. This evocative image, available through Heritage Art/Heritage Images, transports you back in time, inviting reflection and contemplation. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home as a reminder of the enduring bond between love and loss.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant and heart-wrenching image captured by Octave Tassaert in the mid-19th century, we are confronted with the harsh realities of destitution and despair. The painting portrays a destitute mother, her weary face etched with exhaustion and sorrow, cradling her sleeping child amidst the unforgiving winter cold. Tassaert's masterful use of oil on canvas brings to life every intricate detail of their impoverished existence. The artist's choice to depict them against a desolate backdrop emphasizes their isolation from society, highlighting their struggle for survival in an uncaring world. The mother's gaunt figure is a testament to her relentless efforts to protect and provide for her child despite facing insurmountable odds. Her eyes reveal both resignation and unwavering love as she gazes down at her slumbering baby, finding solace in this brief respite from hardship. This hauntingly beautiful composition serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for resilience even in the face of unimaginable adversity. It compels us to reflect on our own privileges while urging us to extend compassion towards those less fortunate. Preserved within the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, this artwork stands as a testament not only to Tassaert's artistic prowess but also as an enduring symbol of empathy and social consciousness that transcends time.
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