Artwork
Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)
Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Feigel. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is an engraving with etching on laid paper created by Johann Feigel in 1775.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman seated outdoors with a basket of fruit and a pot of honey, wearing a simple dress and apron. The scene suggests she may be a street vendor selling food items, including bread, cheese, and a jug's contents, displayed on a nearby stool.
Technique & Style
Feigel employed fine lines to capture the textures of the subject's clothing and the food items. The combination of engraving and etching techniques allowed for detailed renderings of the scene.
Artist & collection
