Artwork
Young peasant girl and child at a window
Young peasant girl and child at a window is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Carl Goebel. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Carl Goebel's 1850 drawing depicts a serene domestic scene featuring a young peasant girl and a child at a window, accompanied by a cat.
Subject & Meaning
The tender interaction between the girl, who wears a headscarf and long skirt, and the simply dressed child, conveys intimacy and quiet contemplation, highlighting everyday life's poignant moments.
Technique & Style
Soft colors and gentle brushstrokes characterize the work, though its style predates and subtly anticipates the natural light emphasis of the later Impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1850, specific provenance details are not provided, leaving the work's historical context primarily defined by its creation date.
Context
While the window frames an outside world, the focus remains inward, reflecting a mid-19th-century interest in capturing the simplicity and beauty of ordinary life.
Legacy
The drawing's legacy is not extensively detailed here, but its themes and style suggest a contribution to the broader appreciation of everyday life in art leading up to Impressionism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Goebel painted quiet scenes of everyday life and a famous Roman landmark. His watercolours like *Young peasant woman rocking an infant in its cradle* show gentle moments from 19th-century rural life. You’ll also…
