Artwork
The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Maurice Sterne. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Sacrifice is a 1922 oil painting by Maurice Sterne, an artist associated with American Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber scene: a woman in a long dress and head covering stands in an arched doorway, holding two bowls, while a man sacrifices a sheep in the foreground. The muted colors and serious expressions convey a sense of gravity.
Technique & Style
Sterne's use of oil paint and muted colors contributes to the somber mood of the work, characteristic of his style within American Impressionism.
History & Provenance
The Sacrifice is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Sterne, born in Latvia, was an American sculptor and painter, married to philanthropist Mabel Dodge Luhan from 1916 to 1923.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Sterne (Latvian: Moriss Šterns, 1877 or 1878 – July 23, 1957) was an American sculptor and painter remembered for his association with philanthropist Mabel Dodge Luhan, to whom he was married from 1916 to 1923.
