Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is a 1775 ink by Johann Feigel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman sitting outdoors with a basket of fruit and a small pot of honey. She wears a simple dress, a wide-brimmed hat, and an apron. In front of her is a wooden stool holding a tray with bread, cheese, and a jug. The title at the bottom calls it "Girl Selling Honey and Fruit," hinting she might be a street vendor. The artist used fine lines to show her clothes and the textures of the food. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
