Maria Melania Mutermilch

Place: Varsovie

Born: 1876

Death: 1967

Biography:

Maria Melania Mutermilch

was a Polish-French painter born in Varsovie, Poland in 1876 and died in Paris, France in 1967. She was the first professional Jewish painter in Poland and spent most of her life in France. Mutermilch's painting career began to flourish after she moved to Paris from Poland in 1901 at the age of twenty-five.

Early Life and Career

Before World War I, Mutermilch's painting practice aligned itself with the Naturalism movement, characterized by vivid hues and strong brush strokes. She received French citizenship in 1927. After the breakout of WWII, Muter fled to Avignon for safety during the Nazi occupation. After the war, she returned to Paris where she worked and resided until her death in 1967.

Artistic Style and Influences

Mutermilch's artwork is characterized by a unique blend of Naturalism and Post-Impressionism. Her paintings often featured everyday life scenes, landscapes, and still-life compositions. Mutermilch was influenced by various art movements, including Fauvism and Expressionism. Some notable works by Maria Melania Mutermilch include:

• The Onyar River in Girona, a painting that showcases her unique perspective on city life.
• Les repasseuses, a painting that highlights her skillful depiction of everyday life.

Mutermilch's artwork can be found in various museums, including the Girona Art Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. Her legacy as a pioneering Jewish painter in Poland and France continues to inspire art lovers and historians alike. For more information on Maria Melania Mutermilch and her artwork, visit Wikioo.org. You can also explore the Girona Art Museum and Musée d'Orsay collections on Wikioo.org to discover more about her artistic style and influences.