The Artist’s Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair 1893 - 1895

"The Artist’s Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair" is a charcoal drawing on paper by German artist Max Liebermann, created between 1893 and 1895. The artwork depicts Liebermann's daughter, Käthe, seated in an armchair, engrossed in reading. Liebermann's depiction of his daughter highlights the intimacy of familial life and captures the quiet moment of concentration through loose, expressive lines. The use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and captures the softness of light and shadow. This drawing showcases Liebermann’s skill in capturing candid moments with a touch of Impressionistic influence, characteristic of his later works.