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Wim Schuhmacher
Head of a Woman (Melitta Resting on Cushions), 1931
In avant-gardist photography of the time, women’s heads were often depicted inclined, as is the case here. This is Melitta, Schuhmacher’s Latvian wife. If her facial expression is anything to go by, she is submitting meekly to her husband’s request for her to pose for him. The sensitive rendering of
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Melitta’s right hand offers clear proof of Schuhmacher’s technical ability. The limited colour palette amplifies the intimate atmosphere. Schuhmacher took a different approach to Miletta’s face than to her hand: the former has something of a mask-like quality.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Wim Schuhmacher
Title
Head of a Woman (Melitta Resting on Cushions)
Year
1931
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
35.5 x 45.3 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
© Wilma Schuhmacher
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