Who painted Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)?

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) was painted by Johann Feigel in 1775.

Where can I see Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)?

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)?

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit)

Johann Feigel , 1775

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Feigel. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Gezeichnet v. C. Brand Prof.; lower right in plate: Gestochen v. Joh. Feigel ; lower center in plate:Mädel mit Honig und Obst/Vendeuse de miel et de pommes.

About this work

Overview

Mädel mit Honig und Obst (Girl Selling Honey and Fruit) is an engraving with etching on laid paper created by Johann Feigel in 1775.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated outdoors with a basket of fruit and a pot of honey, wearing a simple dress and apron. The scene suggests she may be a street vendor selling food items, including bread, cheese, and a jug's contents, displayed on a nearby stool.

Technique & Style

Feigel employed fine lines to capture the textures of the subject's clothing and the food items. The combination of engraving and etching techniques allowed for detailed renderings of the scene.