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The Restless Little Sitter, c. 1860-69 (oil on canvas)
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The Restless Little Sitter, c. 1860-69 (oil on canvas)
989918 The Restless Little Sitter, c.1860-69 (oil on canvas) by Meyer-Wismar, Ferdinand (1833-1917); 64.7x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Restless Little Sitter. Ferdinand Meyer-Wismar (1833-1917). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1860-1869. 64.7 x 77.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23292698
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1860 1860s 1869 Annoyed Art Equipment Artist German Artistic Artistique Authority Awaiting Behaviour Blouse Childcare Control Creative Activity Creativity Depressed Depression Despair Despairing Easel Expression Facial Expression Female Garment German Art German Artist Green Colour Hand On Head Knee Little Looking Down Maternal Maternity Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Middle Aged Motherhood Motherly Mounted On Canvas Natural Light Negative Concept On Canvas Outer Garment Palette Parenting Patience Picture Problem Restless Sibling Siblings Sister Sisters Sitting On Knee Size Skirt Small Group Small Group Of People Tantrum Temperament Three People Trousers Unhappy Using Hands Wait Waiting Watchful 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration Young Woman Youthful
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The Restless Little Sitter, c. 1860-69
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captures the essence of a young girl's impatience and frustration during a time of childcare in the late nineteenth century. Painted by Ferdinand Meyer-Wismar, this oil on canvas artwork showcases a small group of people gathered in an interior room filled with natural light. The close-up view allows us to focus on the little sitter, who wears a green blouse and rests her hand upon her head. The artist skillfully portrays the child's annoyance and restlessness through her facial expression and body language. Her motherly figure looks down at her with patience but also hints at a sense of despair. The composition is enhanced by the use of color, as the vibrant green blouse contrasts against the muted tones of the room. This painting not only reflects upon family dynamics but also explores themes such as authority, control, and temperament within motherhood. It provides insight into daily life during this period while showcasing Meyer-Wismar's artistic talent in capturing human emotions. "The Restless Little Sitter" invites viewers to contemplate their own experiences with childhood tantrums and moments of youthful impatience. Through its detailed depiction and expressive portrayal, this artwork continues to resonate with audiences today as it offers a glimpse into both past domestic scenes and universal human emotions.
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