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Eva, by Max Liebermann, oil, 1892

Eva

Max Liebermann

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Eva is a 1892 oil by Max Liebermann, a Impressionism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Max Liebermann
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a young girl standing in a garden, holding an apple. She wears a long, dark dress with a pink apron and a black cap. Her face is pale, and her eyes are light-colored. The background is a garden with trees and a house. The girl's expression is serious, and her posture is straight. She seems to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting's colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and pink dominating the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "chiaroscuro".

About the artist

Portrait of Max Liebermann
Artist

Max Liebermann

Max Liebermann (20 July 1847 – 8 February 1935) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany and continental Europe.

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