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Meine Mutter (My Mother)

Franz von Stuck

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Meine Mutter (My Mother) is a 1890 ink by Franz von Stuck, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Franz von Stuck
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This small black-and-white sketch shows a woman’s face and shoulders. She wears a dark headscarf and a simple, textured dress. The background is plain, letting her face stand out. The title under the image reads *Meine Mutter* ("My Mother"). The artist used a rough, grainy style that makes the lines look hand-drawn. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.