Young peasant girl and child at a window
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Young peasant girl and child at a window is a 1850 by Carl Goebel, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, a young peasant girl is tenderly holding a child at a window. The girl wears a headscarf and a long skirt, while the child is dressed in a simple tunic. A cat sits on a table beside them, adding a sense of warmth to the scene. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The window behind the pair frames the outside world, but our focus remains on the tender moment between the girl and child. This painting's style is reminiscent of the Impressionism movement, which often emphasized everyday life and natural light.
A drawing by Carl Goebel from 1850 shows a young peasant girl and a child positioned at a window.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Carl Goebel painted quiet scenes of everyday life and a famous Roman landmark. His watercolours like *Young peasant woman rocking an infant in its cradle* show gentle moments from 19th-century rural life. You’ll also…
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