Who painted Milchweib (Milk Seller)?

Milchweib (Milk Seller) was painted by Johann Feigel in 1775.

Where can I see Milchweib (Milk Seller)?

Milchweib (Milk Seller) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Milchweib (Milk Seller)?

Milchweib (Milk Seller) is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Milchweib (Milk Seller) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Milchweib (Milk Seller)

Johann Feigel , 1775

Milchweib (Milk Seller) 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: Milchweib./Laitière.

About this work

Overview

Milchweib (Milk Seller) is an engraving created by Johann Feigel in 1775, executed in engraving with etching on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman carrying a basket of milk on her head and a wooden yoke across her shoulders, dressed in simple attire, conveying a sense of everyday labor.

Technique & Style

Feigel employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, utilizing etching, a technique that involves acid-carving a metal plate, to achieve a soft, nuanced effect.