Who painted Faust and Wagner?

Faust and Wagner was painted by Henri Leys in 1869.

Where can I see Faust and Wagner?

Faust and Wagner is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Faust and Wagner?

Faust and Wagner is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Faust and Wagner

Henri Leys , 1869

Faust and Wagner is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri Leys. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Henri Leys’s print titled *Faust and Wagner* is an etching on laid paper executed in 1869. The work depicts a modest rural scene where three figures are gathered beneath leafless trees, surrounded by tightly clustered, low‑sloped houses with diminutive windows.

Subject & Meaning

The three men appear engaged in casual activity: one holds a pipe, another a drinking vessel, while the third leans on a staff. Their relaxed posture and the barren setting suggest a moment of respite in an otherwise austere village environment, evoking themes of everyday life and camaraderie.

Technique & Style

Leys employs swift, gestural lines characteristic of a sketch‑like approach, allowing the texture of bark, clothing, and architecture to emerge through rough, unrefined marks. The etching’s surface retains a lively, unfinished quality, emphasizing movement over polished detail.

History & Provenance

Created in the late nineteenth century, the print reflects Leys’s interest in historical and genre subjects. While specific ownership records are limited, the work is catalogued among Leys’s prints from the period and is held in several European collections.