Artwork
Girl Candling Eggs
Girl Candling Eggs is a print by the Romanticist artist Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1122
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Girl Candling Eggs is a 1840 print by Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl, a Bavarian artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young woman carefully examining eggs by candlelight, a traditional method for checking their fertility or defects. The scene is a quiet, everyday moment, highlighting the woman's focused attention on her task.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the woman's face and hands, creating a sense of depth and drama in the otherwise simple scene.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl (1 March 1804 in Baiernrain near Bad Tölz – 18 April 1877 in Munich) was a Bavarian painter, lithographer, and photographer.
