Marie Jordan Breitner with a Cat in her Lap c. 1885 - 1905
georgehendrikbreitner
photo of handprinted image
personal snap photobooth
light pencil work
wedding photograph
photo restoration
pencil sketch
archive photography
historical photography
pencil drawing
old-timey
"Marie Jordan Breitner with a Cat in her Lap" is a black and white photograph taken by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner sometime between 1885 and 1905. This intimate portrait showcases Breitner's wife, Marie, seated in a chair with a white cat nestled in her lap. The soft lighting and natural pose create a sense of warmth and domesticity, reflecting the artist's fascination with everyday life and the beauty of ordinary moments. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a quiet intimacy, offering viewers a glimpse into the personal world of the artist and his family.
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The photographs in which Breitner recorded his wife exude the tranquil atmosphere of their domestic interior. Marie Jordan was first a model, then the mistress, and later the wife of the famous painter, who was also an amateur photographer. Breitner captured Marie after bathing, with the dog and a cup of tea in her bed, or with the cat in her lap.
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