Cobbler's shop
Max Liebermann · 1881
Why it's great
A cobbler sits and works at his bench in a small shop, surrounded by shoes and tools. Max Liebermann was fascinated by workers and their daily tasks. The warm, gloomy light and the careful composition show his respect for the craft. It's a quiet picture of a simple trade.
Where to see it
📍 Alte NationalgalerieBerlin, Germany
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Max Liebermann was born in Berlin to a wealthy Jewish family and became the leading German Impressionist. He painted workers, beer gardens and gardens, and he served as president of the Prussian Academy of Arts. After the Nazis came to power in 1933, he was forced to give up his positions. He died in Berlin in 1935.
