The sad message 1838
peterfendi
Vienna Museum, Vienna, Austria
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possibly oil pastel
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"The Sad Message" by Peter Fendi is a moving depiction of a woman grieving while holding her infant child. The woman is overcome with sadness, covering her face with her hand, as a soldier delivers a message. The painting highlights the emotional toll of war and its impact on families, a common theme in 19th-century Austrian art. Fendi's realistic style and attention to detail draw viewers into the scene and evoke empathy for the characters. The painting is currently housed in the Vienna Museum, Austria.
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❤️Just heard her soldier husband will not return as he was killed at war. Emotions run free with the depiction of an infant and another young child, the young widow devastes by the news but thinking how she is going to feed her children. The j terror is modest , bordering poor, so money is scarce and a woman with two young kids at the time looking for a job was close to impossible, prostitution was almost the only escape. Very sad painting!
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