Artwork
Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway
Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jozef Israëls. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is an 1851 oil painting by Jozef Israëls, a prominent figure of the Hague School. The work captures a moment in the daily life of a young fisherman's daughter in a humble setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a barefoot young girl, dressed in simple attire, engaged in a domestic task with yarn and needle at a wooden doorway. Her neutral expression and focused demeanor reflect the Realist emphasis on ordinary, unromanticized life.
Technique & Style
Israëls employed chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing attention to the girl and doorway against a dark background. The painting also features impasto and glazing techniques, adding texture and luminosity to the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1851, the painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.
