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Fate (Dedicated to my First Wife), 1918 (oil on canvas)
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Fate (Dedicated to my First Wife), 1918 (oil on canvas)
5058800 Fate (Dedicated to my First Wife), 1918 (oil on canvas) by Baumann, Fritz (1886-1942); 150.5 x 150.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Baumanns wife died in 1914 giving birth)
Media ID 25176518
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Abstract Bare Cubism Cubist Dedication Futurism Futurist Grief Grieving Mouring Mournful Mourning Semi Nude
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Fate (Dedicated to my First Wife), 1918
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is a poignant and deeply personal artwork by Swiss artist Fritz Baumann. This oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring 150.5 x 150.5 cm, can be found at the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. The painting showcases Baumann's grief and mourning for his first wife, who tragically passed away while giving birth in 1914. The figure depicted is a female mourner enveloped in sorrow and captured with elements of cubism and futurism, characteristic of the early 20th century art movements. Baumann's use of abstract forms adds an emotional depth to the piece as he explores themes of loss and fate. A nude bird perched on a branch symbolizes fragility and vulnerability amidst despair. The artist's dedication to his late wife is evident through this powerful composition that evokes both pain and beauty simultaneously. The mournful atmosphere created by the painting invites viewers to reflect upon their own experiences with grief. "Nudity" plays a significant role in this artwork as it represents vulnerability stripped bare, mirroring the raw emotions felt during times of bereavement. "Fate (Dedicated to my First Wife), 1918" stands as a testament to love lost too soon but also serves as an enduring tribute from one artist's heartache transformed into timeless artistry.
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