Zwei Zigeunerinnen (zigeunermutter Mit Tochter) 

Otto Mueller created this print, titled "Two Roma Women (Roma Mother with Daughter)," using lithography, a technique known for its ability to capture subtle gradations of tone. As a member of the German Expressionist group Die Brücke, Mueller often depicted marginalized communities, including the Roma people. His images reflect a broader cultural fascination—and simultaneous discrimination—towards Roma communities in early 20th-century Europe. Here, the figures are rendered with a raw, almost stark honesty. The gaze of the women avoids romanticization, instead, the artist captures a sense of their resilience, perhaps their wariness. The mother, shrouded in a red headscarf, stands slightly behind her daughter, a visual suggestion of protection. Mueller’s choice to depict the daughter with an open blouse hints at the vulnerability and exploitation these communities faced. This work serves not only as a portrait but as a social commentary, highlighting the complex intersection of identity, prejudice, and survival. It invites us to consider the emotional and historical weight borne by these figures.