The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel

c. 1829

Josef von Führich

Associated Names
Josef von Führich

Artist, Austrian, 1800 - 1876

The image is a pencil drawing viewed from a classic, slightly elevated angle. A young woman is posed in profile, hands together and a gentle expression on her face. Her clothing is depicted with soft, flowing lines, capturing the folds of her garments. To her left, a herder holds a staff while tending to a flock of sheep. The sheep are detailed, showing various poses and expressions as they gather around. In the distance, the landscape ascends into rolling hills, with a castle on the horizon partially surrounded by trees. The pencil work is soft yet precise, creating a harmonious scene. The grayscale palette provides a serene atmosphere, emphasizing the intricate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.5 x 31.9 cm (16 3/4 x 12 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.44.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Arnoldi-Livie, Munich); purchased by NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Building a Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998, no. 117.

Inscriptions

by later hand?, lower right verso in graphite: Josef von Fuhrich / "Jakob begegnet Rahel" / ERN; rest by later hands, lower left verso in graphite: 3X / 2192; upper left verso in graphite: R2133 pant / Fuhrich, Josef von / (Kratzen 1800-1876 Wien)

Wikidata ID

Q64591093

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