Some discolouration to the paper. Overall the artwork is in very good condition. Some wear to the frame, overall it is in fine condition.
8.5 x 6.5cm (3.3" x 2.6")Framed Size: 18.5 x 14.5cm (7.3" x 5.7")
Wilhelm Leibl (1844-1900) was a German realist painter best known for his uncompromising, detailed depictions of rural life and peasant subjects. Born in Cologne, he studied at the Munich Academy under Karl von Piloty, where he developed a strong foundation in academic technique before turning away from idealized history painting. Deeply influenced by Gustave Courbet and the principles of realism, Leibl sought to portray his subjects with honesty and psychological depth rather than sentimentality. After spending time in Paris and later withdrawing to the Bavarian countryside, he devoted himself to quiet, intensely observed scenes of everyday life, emphasising texture, character, and natural light. His works, including Three Women in Church and Peasants in Conversation, are noted for their technical precision and dignified portrayal of ordinary people, securing his place as one of the leading figures of 19th-century German realism.
| SKU | sm703 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | gold |
| Artist | Wilhelm Leibl (1844-1900) |
| Date | 1874 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 6.5cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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