Artwork
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right)
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Wilhelm Leibl. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right) is an etching by Wilhelm Leibl, created around 1876. The work is held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a young farmgirl's head turned slightly towards the viewer, wearing a dark headscarf. Her facial features are detailed, set against a light beige background that subtly contrasts with her dark attire, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Leibl's use of etching on wove paper achieves a textured, nuanced representation, particularly in the subject's clothing and hair.
Artist & collection
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Bust of an Old Woman in a Furred Cloak and Heavy Headdress
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Paris: Ribbon Vender
Head of a Peasant Woman