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Peasant Woman, by Friedrich Gauermann, 1844

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Overview

Peasant Woman is a 1844 by Friedrich Gauermann, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Friedrich Gauermann
When & what style?
1844 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing sideways, dressed in a loose, flowing dress that looks old-fashioned. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds her hands near her chest. The lines are soft and smudged, like the artist was working fast or testing ideas. The drawing feels rough and quick, almost like a first try. It’s not polished—just a study of shapes and light. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.

About the artist

Portrait of Friedrich Gauermann
Artist

Friedrich Gauermann

Friedrich Gauermann (10 September 1807 – 7 July 1862) was an Austrian painter. The son of the landscape painter Jacob Gauermann (1773–1843), he was born at Miesenbach near Gutenstein in Lower Austria. He was an early…

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