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Zwei Frauen in der Kirche, by Wilhelm Leibl, oil, 1890

Zwei Frauen in der Kirche

Wilhelm Leibl

1890

oil

panel

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Zwei Frauen in der Kirche is a 1890 oil by Wilhelm Leibl, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Wilhelm Leibl
When & what style?
1890 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a woman and a child. The woman is wearing a dark dress and has her hair pulled back. The child is wearing a lighter-colored dress and has a head covering. The background of the painting is a light color. The painting is done in oil paint and features a realistic style. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. The painting is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you could look up Wilhelm Leibl.

About the artist

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Artist

Wilhelm Leibl

Wilhelm Maria Hubertus Leibl (October 23, 1844 – December 4, 1900) was a German realist painter. He became famous for his portraits and depictions of scenes of peasant life.

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