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Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right)

Wilhelm Leibl

1876

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Therese Bauer (Head of a Young Farmgirl Facing Right) 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

The painting depicts the head of a young farmgirl facing right, with her head turned slightly towards the viewer. She wears a dark headscarf that covers her hair and neck, and her facial features are rendered in fine detail. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's dark clothing. The artist's use of etching on wove paper creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting, particularly in the subject's clothing and hair. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the world of etching with the works of Leibl, Wilhelm.