Wilhelm Leibl
1844–1900 · German · 19 artworks
RealismImpressionismDetailed observationRealistic portrayal of peasantsUse of light and shadowLimited color paletteThick brushstrokes
artist bio
Wilhelm Leibl was a German realist painter who focused on depictions of rural life and portraits. He was a significant figure in the development of realism in Germany, emphasizing direct observation and honest representation of his subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Leibl's work allows students to explore the techniques of realism and impressionism, particularly his commitment to portraying everyday life and his use of light and shadow to create depth and form. Students can also learn about the social context of 19th-century rural Germany.
related: Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Honore Daumier
19 artworks
Strickende Mädchen auf der Ofenbank
1895
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Porträt der Rosine Fischler, Gräfin Treuberg
1878
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Head of a Farm Girl
1879
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Girl by a Window
1899
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Die Dorfpolitiker
1877
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Bauernmädchen mit weißem Kopftuch
1876
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In der Küche (Küche in Kutterling)
1898
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Selbstbildnis des Achtzehnjährigen
1862
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In Erwartung
1898
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Dachauerin mit Kind
1875
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Der Zeitungsleser
1891
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Porträt der Frau Gedon
1869
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Die drei Frauen in der Kirche
1881
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Der Spargroschen
1877
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Wilhelm Leibl and Sperl on the hunt
1895
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The Spinner
1892
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Porträt des Dr. med. Friedrich Rauert
1877
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Mädchen am Herd
1895
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Porträt des Tierarztes Dr. Reindl in der Laube
1890
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