Artwork
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right)
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right) 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.
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- Inscribed:lower right in pen and ink: W. Leibl; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: D403 / 7150
About this work
Overview
Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right) is an etching by Wilhelm Leibl, created around 1876. The work is held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a young farmgirl's head turned slightly towards the viewer, wearing a dark headscarf. Her facial features are detailed, set against a light beige background that subtly contrasts with her dark attire, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Leibl's use of etching on wove paper achieves a textured, nuanced representation, particularly in the subject's clothing and hair.
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Artist & collection
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