A família enferma
- Artist
- Lasar Segall
- Date
- 1920
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
"A família enferma" is a compelling Genre painting that captures a tense, emotional scene of a family afflicted by illness. The artwork exhibits elements of Expressionism, with bold brushstrokes and exaggerated features conveying deep suffering and despair. The artist's focus on raw human emotion and social commentary aligns with the characteristics of Expressionism, while the depiction of everyday life situates it within the tradition of Genre painting. Overall, the painting powerfully evokes empathy and reflects on themes of vulnerability and societal neglect.
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