Artwork
Bildnis Lola Leder
Bildnis Lola Leder is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Max Liebermann. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis Lola Leder is a 1920 oil painting by Max Liebermann, a prominent figure in German Impressionism. The work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman, Lola Leder, seated in a chair, gazing directly at the viewer. She wears a blue dress with a white collar and has short hair. The subdued background and focus on her attire create a sense of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
Liebermann's Impressionist style is evident in the emphasis on light and everyday subjects. Visible brushstrokes in the muted background and the prominent blue dress demonstrate his characteristic use of color and composition to evoke intimacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Liebermann (20 July 1847 – 8 February 1935) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany and continental Europe.
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