Artwork
Stingy woman
Stingy woman is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Georg Trautmann. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1741, this oil painting by Johann Georg Trautmann presents a quiet domestic interior centered on an elderly woman. She is seated on a chair, her attire modest and dark, her head covered, and she occupies a dimly lit space that emphasizes the solitary atmosphere of the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is engaged in the act of counting money, holding a small purse in one hand and a coin in the other. Her solemn expression and careful attention to the coins suggest themes of thrift, prudence, or perhaps the anxiety of financial scarcity, inviting viewers to contemplate everyday concerns of the period.
Technique & Style
Trautmann employs oil pigments to achieve a richly textured surface, allowing fine detail in the woman's facial features and the objects on the nearby shelf. The composition relies on strong contrasts of light and shadow—chiaroscuro—to model forms and create a sense of depth, while the muted palette reinforces the painting’s restrained mood.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the work has been part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The museum acquired the piece as part of its 18th‑century German genre painting holdings, where it remains on display as an example of domestic genre scenes from the mid‑Baroque period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Georg Trautmann (1713–1769) was an artist, born in Zweibrücken.
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