Artwork

Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein (The Parson's Daughter from Taubenhain)

Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein (The Parson's Daughter from Taubenhain) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugen Napoleon Neureuther. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, in image: Es schleicht ein Flaemchen am Unkenteich / Das flimmert und flammert so traurig. / Da ist ein Plaetzchen, da waechst kein Gras; Das wird vom Thau und vom Regen nicht nasz / Da wehen die Lueftchen so schaurig. [A small flame flits along the frog pond / gloomily fading and flaring up again. / It marks a spot where no grass grows; one never wet from dew or rain / but swept by eerie gusts of air.]; in plate below image: Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein.; in plate lower right below image: E Neureuther 1844

About this work

Overview

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther's 1844 etching on chine collé, Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein, presents a narrative print divided into three distinct scenes, framed by ornate, swirling vines and borders.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a multi-scene story, likely centered around the life or circumstances of a parson's daughter, as suggested by the title. Scenes include: an interaction in a garden, a poignant moment with a kneeling woman beside a prone figure, and a solitary figure in a dark forest. The specific narrative remains implicit, inviting interpretation.

Technique & Style

Executed using etching techniques, the work showcases detailed lines and expressive shading, leveraging the medium's capability to achieve deep shadows and rich textures. The use of chine collé enhances the print's visual depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1844 by Eugen Napoleon Neureuther, specific details regarding the print's provenance, original context of creation, or notable ownership history are not provided.

Context

Emerging from the 19th-century European printmaking tradition, Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein reflects the era's interest in storytelling through art. Neureuther's choice of etching aligns with contemporary practices favoring the medium for its expressive potential.

Legacy

The lasting impact or notable influence of Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein on subsequent artistic movements or individual artists is not specified in available information.