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Landscape with Resting Children ("La Dolce far niente")

Wilhelm Leibl

1876

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Resting Children ("La Dolce far niente") 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 black-and-white print shows a quiet field with tall grass and wildflowers. Two children lie on the ground under a large tree, resting. In the distance, a fence runs along a hill, and a few buildings peek over the slope. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel peaceful. This is an etching, a printmaking method where the artist scratches into a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.