1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Head of a Peasant is a 1874 by Wilhelm Leibl, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a side view of a man wearing a dark hat pulled low over his forehead. His face is mostly in shadow, with just the side of his nose and mouth lit. The paper looks worn, and the lines are rough, like quick strokes with a pencil or charcoal. The artist focused on the play of light and dark on the face, making it look real but not polished. This style was common in a movement that aimed to show everyday life as it was. Next, look up Realism to see more works like this one.
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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