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Malresl Working in the Kitchen

Wilhelm Leibl

1898

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Malresl Working in the Kitchen is a 1898 graphite by Wilhelm Leibl, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Leibl
When & what style?: 1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a sketch of a man in a kitchen, with his face turned towards the viewer. He is wearing a dark shirt and has his hands clasped together in front of him. The background of the sketch is light-colored, with some darker shading around the man's figure. The sketch appears to be done in graphite, with some areas of the paper left unshaded to create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. This sketch is reminiscent of the work of other artists who explored the themes of everyday life and domesticity, such as those associated with the Impressionism movement.