Who painted Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway?

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway was painted by Jozef Israëls in 1851.

Where can I see Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway?

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway?

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway?

Museum-quality prints of Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway

Jozef Israëls , 1851

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jozef Israëls. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Ida, the Fisherman's Daughter at the Doorway is an 1851 oil painting by Jozef Israëls, a prominent figure of the Hague School. The work captures a moment in the daily life of a young fisherman's daughter in a humble setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a barefoot young girl, dressed in simple attire, engaged in a domestic task with yarn and needle at a wooden doorway. Her neutral expression and focused demeanor reflect the Realist emphasis on ordinary, unromanticized life.

Technique & Style

Israëls employed chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing attention to the girl and doorway against a dark background. The painting also features impasto and glazing techniques, adding texture and luminosity to the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1851, the painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.