Die Dorfpolitiker 1877

Wilhelm Leibl's *Die Dorfpolitiker* (1877) depicts a group of men gathered in a rural setting, likely a village or town, engaged in a discussion. The scene is quiet and contemplative, emphasizing the ordinary lives of everyday people, and the realism of the work places it within the Realist genre. Leibl was a German painter known for his meticulous depictions of figures and their environments. The painting captures the quiet, intimate moments of rural life, highlighting the details of clothing, expressions, and postures of the figures.