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Woman, why are you weeping?, by Fritz von Uhde, unspecified, 1889

Woman, why are you weeping?

Fritz von Uhde

1889

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Overview

Woman, why are you weeping? is a 1889 unspecified by Fritz von Uhde, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Fritz von Uhde
When & what style?
1889
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

The painting "Woman, why are you weeping?" by Fritz von Uhde depicts a poignant scene. A woman, dressed in dark attire, stands with her head bowed and her hands covering her face, conveying a sense of sorrow. Beside her, a man in a white robe gently places his hand on her arm, offering comfort. The setting appears to be a wooded area, with trees and branches visible in the background. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with muted colors that evoke a sense of melancholy. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, explore the works of Fritz von Uhde.

About the artist

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Artist

Fritz von Uhde

Fritz von Uhde (born Friedrich Hermann Carl Uhde; 22 May 1848 – 25 February 1911) was a German painter of genre and religious subjects.

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