Bauernmädchen mit weißem Kopftuch 1876

"Bauernmädchen mit weißem Kopftuch" (1876) by Wilhelm Leibl is a realist portrait of a young peasant woman. Leibl was a German painter known for his detailed and lifelike portrayals of ordinary people. This painting exemplifies his style, capturing the subject's subtle facial expressions and the texture of her clothing with remarkable precision. The composition focuses on the woman's face, highlighting her youthfulness and the simplicity of her life. Leibl's focus on realism and his subjects' inner lives were influential in the development of German art in the late 19th century.