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Farmhouse

Wilhelm Leibl

1876

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Farmhouse is a 1876 ink by Wilhelm Leibl, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Leibl
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple farmhouse with a thatched roof and bare trees around it. The lines are rough and scratchy, almost like the artist was carving into the paper. Shadows and light are shown with quick, uneven strokes—no smooth blends. The artist used a technique called drypoint to create the texture. The paper has a slightly yellowish edge, which is common for older prints. Check out etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and needles.