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Saint Wenzel Cooking Hosts as Two Youths Press Wine

Saint Wenzel Cooking Hosts as Two Youths Press Wine is a chalk drawing by the Impressionist artist Edward Jakob von Steinle. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in black chalk: ES (in monogram) / 1866
About this work
This painting is titled Saint Wenzel Cooking Hosts as Two Youths Press Wine. It was created by Edward Jakob von Steinle in 1866. The artist used black chalk and gray wash on laid paper to create the piece, which is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is associated with the Impressionism and Realism movements. You can learn more about the movement Realism.
Overview
Saint Wenzel Cooking Hosts as Two Youths Press Wine is a drawing by Edward Jakob von Steinle, executed in 1866 using black chalk with blue and gray wash on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a religious scene where Saint Wenzel is shown preparing hosts while two youths assist with wine pressing, conveying a narrative of sacred labor and assistance.
Technique & Style
Technically, the work combines black chalk for definition with blue and gray washes for tonal depth, stylistically aligning with Realist attention to detail and everyday religious life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1866 by Edward Jakob von Steinle, the drawing is currently part of the National Gallery of Art collection in Washington, D.C.
Context
While associated in collections with Impressionism and Realism, the piece's religious subject and detailed technique more closely reflect a Realist approach to depicting sacred themes.
Legacy
The drawing's legacy is intertwined with its collection at the National Gallery of Art, contributing to the visibility of Steinle's work within a broader European artistic context of the late 19th century.
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