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Two Women in the Kitchen

Wilhelm Leibl

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of two people sitting, likely showing them from the waist up. One person, presumably a woman, is positioned slightly forward and facing towards the other person. Details in her facial features, such as the structure of her nose and mouth, as well as her hair, are visible. The clothing of the individuals is suggested with lines indicating the shape of loose garments fitting the period style, possibly dresses or aprons. The setting is a dim interior space, with what looks like a window behind them, allowing a bit of light to contrast against the figures. An artist's signature, "W. Luks," is visible in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1895/1897
Medium
graphite and black chalk with stumping on old laid paper
Dimensions
3935 × 4758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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