Artwork
Young Woman Reading by a Window
Young Woman Reading by a Window is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Philipp Rumpf. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman Reading by a Window is an etching on wove paper created by Philipp Rumpf around 1855.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a woman seated by a window, engrossed in a book. She is dressed in a loose, long dress and hat, with her feet resting on a stool. The simple, unadorned room and her casual attire convey a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Rumpf employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the quiet intimacy of the scene over precise detail. The etching technique allowed him to achieve a range of textures and tonal values, adding to the work's sense of calm and realism.
Artist & collection
