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The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas)
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The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas)
AKV406790 The Poor Poet, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 26.3x44.7 cm; Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Der Arme Poet; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23489940
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Attic Biedermeier Era Eccentric Garret German Romanticism Impoverished Reclining Romanticist Stove Umbrella Beds
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is a captivating and poignant oil painting by Carl Spitzweg, created in 1839. This intimate artwork, measuring 26.3x44.7 cm, is housed in the Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany. The scene depicts a humble attic room where a destitute poet finds solace amidst his poverty-stricken existence. The artist beautifully captures the biedermeier era with its emphasis on simplicity and domesticity. The poet reclines on a cold bed, surrounded by an array of books that serve as his only companions. Despite his impoverished state, there is an undeniable romanticism to this portrayal. The writer's eccentricity shines through as he reads passionately under the dim light of a stove-heated garret. An umbrella leans against the wall nearby, perhaps symbolizing both protection from rain and shelter from life's hardships. Spitzweg's attention to detail brings this composition to life; every piece of furniture and furnishing tells its own story within the larger narrative of struggle and creativity. Through this painting, we catch a glimpse into the world of German Romanticism and its fascination with literature and writers. "The Poor Poet" serves as a reminder that art can transcend material wealth or social status; it speaks directly to our shared human experience regardless of time or place.
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