Claerchen 1893

"Claerchen," a bronze relief by Karl Theodore Bitter, is a poignant portrait of a young girl. The work, created in 1893, depicts the subject in profile, her gaze directed downward, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. Bitter's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the girl's features and the textured surface of the relief. "Claerchen" exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the innocence and vulnerability of childhood, making it a powerful and moving piece of sculpture.