Peasant Boy with Jug 1875 - 1877

Wilhelm Leibl's "Peasant Boy with Jug" is a realistic etching that depicts a young man in a somber pose, his hands clasped tightly in front of him. The stark contrast between the dark figure and the light background emphasizes the subject's isolation and contemplation. The detailed rendering of the figure's clothing and features is characteristic of Leibl's meticulous style, a hallmark of Realism in 19th-century art. This etching, created between 1875 and 1877, is a powerful example of Leibl's mastery of the medium and his ability to convey depth of character through simple yet evocative imagery.