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In the large drawing room, which is suffused with a warm light and a contemplative atmosphere, a group of people have gathered. Centre-stage, in the light of the evening lamp, sits Ellen Key, reading to her friends. In the twilight, they have all come to the home of the Pauli family at Bellmansgatan 6 in Södermalm, Stockholm. The painting can be seen as a monument to the meaning of friendship and at the same time as an element in the launch of a new cultural elite. Hanna Hirsch-Pauli sits as an observer in her own drawing room, pen and pad in hand, watching her friends. She has presented them as a close-knit circle, but with each person characterised individually. Initially it was some of the women who were socialising, but the group later expanded to include Hanna and Georg Pauli’s artist friends from their Royal Academy days and their time in Paris as well as others from the art colonies in Barbizon and Gréz-sur-Loing. The names of the Friends illustrate how closely the new cultural elite of the time was connected with the financial elite. In the late 1870s, Ellen Key had given private lessons to a group of upper middle class girls from Stockholm’s Jewish community. Three of them are depicted in Friends, at the table by Ellen Key, whom they saw as something of a mentor when it came to their intellectual, social and emotional development. Ellen Key was a philosopher and one of Sweden’s more controversial and well known cultural figures. Her thoughts on love, parenting, marriage and sexuality influenced generations around the turn of the 20th century. Ellen Key sought to break down the divide between private and public life. She felt that the home should be a model for the whole of society. She sought to politicise the home and family relations through books such as Beauty for All, 1899 and The Century of the Child, 1901. Caption: From left: the artist’s sister Betty Hirsch, actress Olga Björkegren, Lisen Bonnier, artist Nanna Sohlman Bendixson, Ellen Key, Hanna Hirsch-Pauli, Gerda Berg and the artist Richard Berg, publisher Karl Otto Bonnier, artist Georg Pauli, educationalist and writer Artur Bendixson and author Klas Fåhreus (plus unknown figure in the window.)

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early life and education

hanna hirsch, later hanna pauli (stockholm, 13 january 1864 – 29 december 1940, solna), was a swedish painter primarily of genre scenes and portraits. born in stockholm, sweden, hirsch received her early education at the august-malström school of painting for women.

artistic career

hanna hirsch's artistic career began with studies at the konstakademien (1881-85) and later in paris, where she honed her skills. her work is characterized by its focus on genre scenes and portraits, often depicting the lives of women and their daily routines.

breakfast-time (1887), a painting showcasing a moment of domesticity, is one of her most notable works. this piece can be found in the nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden) and is a testament to hirsch's ability to capture the essence of everyday life.
vänner (circa 1890), another significant work, highlights her skill in portraying the warmth of friendships. this painting is also housed at the nationalmuseum.

feminism and art

hirsch's work not only showcases her artistic prowess but also reflects her feminist stance. her depictions of women in their daily lives, free from the constraints of traditional roles, are a testament to her progressive views. this is particularly evident in her letters written during her study trips to paris (1885-87), which offer a unique insight into her experiences as a woman artist in a male-dominated field.

legacy and resources

for those interested in delving deeper into hanna hirsch's life and work, the following resources are recommended:

wikiart.org: provides an extensive collection of her artworks.
wikipedia: offers a concise biography and overview of her artistic career.
nationalmuseum's collection: features several of her notable works, including breakfast-time and vänner.

conclusion

hanna hirsch's legacy as a swedish painter is not only marked by her captivating genre scenes and portraits but also by her contribution to the feminist movement through her art. her work continues to inspire, offering a unique window into the lives of women in late 19th-century sweden.

hanna hirsch

1864 - 1940 , Sweden

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['George Seurat']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Paul Cézanne
- Vincent van Gogh
Date Of Birth: November 24, 1864
Date Of Death: September 9, 1901
Full Name: Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec
Nationality: French
Notable Artworks:
- La Blanchisseuse
- Moulin Rouge
Place Of Birth: Camjac, Aveyron, France

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