Erschöpfte Kraft 1854

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's 1854 painting, *Erschöpfte Kraft* (Exhausted Strength), depicts a poignant scene of a young mother collapsed on the floor, exhausted from childbirth, while her newborn child sleeps peacefully in a cradle nearby. The dim lighting and somber atmosphere create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll of motherhood. This genre painting, characteristic of Waldmüller's work, showcases the artist's attention to detail and his ability to capture the realities of everyday life.