Zigeunermadonna Mit Planwagen 1927

"Zigeunermadonna Mit Planwagen" (1927) by German Expressionist painter Otto Mueller depicts a Romani woman holding a child in her arms, with a wagon wheel and a basket in the background. Mueller is known for his depictions of Roma/Gypsies, often with idealized and romanticized aesthetics. This artwork is a good example of Mueller's use of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors to convey emotion and movement. The work is characterized by a loose and gestural application of paint, suggesting an immediacy and a sense of urgency. The composition is simple and direct, focusing on the central figures of the mother and child. This private collection piece highlights Mueller's artistic interest in marginalized groups and his contribution to the Expressionist movement, a style of art characterized by emotional intensity and subjective expression.