Artwork
Blind woman in the field
Blind woman in the field is an oil painting by the Realist artist Bruno Piglhein. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Blind woman in the field is an oil painting created by Bruno Piglhein, a German artist active in Munich. The work is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a serene woman standing in a field of red flowers, lost in thought with her eyes closed. She wears a dark robe with a red sash and holds a staff and jug, conveying a sense of calm and inner reflection.
Technique & Style
Piglhein's use of warm colors and soft pinkish-gray sky creates a tranquil atmosphere. The painting is characteristic of the Realism movement, focusing on a straightforward representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
Piglhein, born in Hamburg in 1848, was a sculptor and painter who later became a key figure in the Munich Secession movement, serving as its first President.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elimar Ulrich Bruno Piglhein (19 February 1848, in Hamburg – 15 July 1894, in Munich) was a German sculptor and painter. He was a founder and the first President of the Munich Secession.
