Who painted Aschenputtel (Cinderella)?

Aschenputtel (Cinderella) was painted by Eugen Napoleon Neureuther in 1847.

Where can I see Aschenputtel (Cinderella)?

Aschenputtel (Cinderella) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Aschenputtel (Cinderella)?

Aschenputtel (Cinderella) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Aschenputtel (Cinderella)

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther , 1847

Aschenputtel (Cinderella) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugen Napoleon Neureuther. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther’s 1847 etching titled Aschenputtel presents an elaborate garden scene rendered on wove paper. The composition is densely populated with architectural elements, statues, and a variety of figures, creating a narrative tableau that evokes the atmosphere of a fairy‑tale setting.

Subject & Meaning

At the centre of the image a woman in a flowing gown is seated on the ground, absorbed in a book, while a man in period costume stands on a nearby step. The surrounding statues and ornamental arches suggest a mythic or literary backdrop, linking the work to the Cinderella story implied by its title.

Technique & Style

Neureuther employed the etching process, incising lines into a metal plate and printing them onto wove paper. The artist’s handling of line work and cross‑hatching produces a rich tonal range, allowing intricate details of foliage, stonework, and textile folds to emerge with a sense of depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1847, the print reflects Neureuther’s mid‑nineteenth‑century interest in narrative illustration. While specific ownership records are limited, the work has been catalogued among his series of literary and genre scenes, illustrating the period’s fascination with romanticized folk tales.