Artwork
Brustbild einer alten Bäuerin
Brustbild einer alten Bäuerin is a drawing by Dominik Weber. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg.
About this work
Overview
Brustbild einer alten Bäuerin is a drawing of an elderly peasant woman resting on her walking stick, lost in thought.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a contemplative expression, her face etched with the lines of age and experience. The drawing invites the viewer to ponder her thoughts, whether they be concerns about the future or memories of loved ones.
Technique & Style
The artist employed the technique of cross-hatching to achieve a realistic representation of the subject. This approach diverges from the idealized portrayals common in genre paintings of the Romantic period, instead opting for a more authentic depiction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dominik Weber made portraits and figure drawings in the German tradition. In these works you’ll see a Freiburg merchant, an old farmer woman, two children, the artist’s daughter in gray, and a farm girl carrying hay on…
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