Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein (The Parson's Daughter from Taubenhain)
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows three small scenes framed by swirling vines and borders. At the top, two people stand in a garden—one holding a child, the other gesturing toward a distant figure. Below, a woman kneels beside a man lying on the ground, while another woman watches from the side. The bottom scene is a dark forest with a small figure curled up near a tree. The title at the bottom, *Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein*, hints this tells a story about a parson’s daughter. The detailed lines and shading suggest it was made using a printmaking method that lets artists create deep shadows and textures. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Neureuther made prints like this.
