Sitzende junge Mutter mit einem Kissen auf dem Schoß by Eugen Klimsch

Sitzende junge Mutter mit einem Kissen auf dem Schoß 

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drawing, pencil

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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pencil drawing

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pencil

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portrait drawing

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academic-art

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realism

This delicate pencil drawing by Eugen Klimsch captures a seated young mother with a cushion resting on her lap. The cushion, a symbol of comfort and domesticity, resonates deeply within our cultural memory. Consider the evolution of such symbols: In medieval art, cushions were often depicted in scenes of the Madonna and Child, signifying divine comfort and maternal care. Here, in Klimsch's drawing, the cushion loses its religious context, yet retains an echo of that primal connection. The gesture of the mother holding the cushion can be seen as a manifestation of what psychologists call 'object relations'—the way we project our inner world onto external objects. This simple drawing, therefore, becomes a canvas for our subconscious desires and memories, connecting us to a universal experience of nurturing and comfort. It reflects an enduring human need, transcending time and culture.

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