Gående kone med barn i amaut 1859 - 1860

This small drawing shows a woman with a child in her amaut, and was made by Abraham sometime around 1860. The work is currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst. This drawing offers insight into the traditional Inuit practice of carrying infants. The amaut, a specialized pouch built into the mother's parka, allowed for close physical contact and warmth in the harsh Arctic climate. The simplicity of the lines emphasizes the practicality and resourcefulness of Inuit culture. Understanding this image requires delving into anthropological and ethnographic resources. Scholars study the material culture and social practices of the Inuit people. By examining historical accounts, we can understand the relationship between art, environment, and community. It's a reminder that art is not created in a vacuum but is embedded in a specific social and material context.