Artwork

Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein (The Parson's Daughter from Taubenhain)

Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein (The Parson's Daughter from Taubenhain) is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Eugen Napoleon Neureuther. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther’s drawing titled *Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein* (The Parson’s Daughter from Taubenhain) was executed in 1839. It is a small-scale work on laid paper that combines watercolor, gouache, shell gold and graphite, presenting a delicate, mixed‑media approach typical of early‑19th‑century German drawing.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a layered technique, beginning with graphite outlines that define the figure and setting, then building translucent washes of watercolor and opaque gouache for flesh tones and clothing. Accents of shell gold highlight particular details, adding a subtle luminosity that contrasts with the matte paper surface.

History & Provenance

Created in 1839, the piece reflects Neureuther’s interest in narrative genre scenes. While specific ownership records are limited, the work has been catalogued among his watercolors and is referenced in several 19th‑century exhibition inventories, indicating its circulation within German artistic circles of the period.