Who painted Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers?

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers was painted by Wilhelm Leibl in 1898.

Where can I see Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers?

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers is held by Hamburger Kunsthalle.

What movement is Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers?

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers

Wilhelm Leibl , 1898

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers is an oil painting by the Realist artist Wilhelm Leibl. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers is an 1898 oil-on-canvas portrait by Wilhelm Leibl, a prominent German realist. The work is part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Felicia Dietrich, the artist's niece, with a subtle, enigmatic expression. Her dark hair and dress against a dark background focus attention on her face, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Leibl's use of oil paint achieves depth and texture, emphasizing the subject's facial features. The somber color palette establishes a serious, introspective mood, characteristic of Leibl's realist approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898, the painting has been part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle's collection, reflecting the institution's interest in 19th-century German realism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wilhelm Leibl

Wilhelm Maria Hubertus Leibl (October 23, 1844 – December 4, 1900) was a German realist painter. He became famous for his portraits and depictions of scenes of peasant life.