Who painted Meadow with Children?

Meadow with Children was painted by Wilhelm Leibl in 1876.

Where can I see Meadow with Children?

Meadow with Children is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Meadow with Children?

Meadow with Children is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Meadow with Children?

Museum-quality prints of Meadow with Children are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Meadow with Children

Wilhelm Leibl , 1876

Meadow with Children is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Wilhelm Leibl. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in brown ink: W. Leibl

About this work

Overview

Meadow with Children is a 1876 etching by Wilhelm Leibl, executed on Japan paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a meadow with tall grass and wildflowers, a solitary tree, and a distant figure near a fence on a hillside. Soft light and elongated shadows characterize the scene.

Technique & Style

Leibl employed a precise etching technique, using acid to etch a metal plate, resulting in a print with detailed textures and forms, such as the grass and tree.