Head of a Boy

1874

Wilhelm Leibl

Associated Names
Wilhelm Leibl

Artist, German, 1844 - 1900

The image shows a portrait of a child, facing slightly to the right. The child has a round face with short hair, a small mouth, and a gaze directed to the right. The child wears simple, dark clothing, and there are no visible accessories. The background is dark and textured, highlighting the child's face. The name "W. LEIBL" is written at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Wolfgang Ratjen [1943-1997], Munich; Wolfgang Ratjen Foundation, Vaduz; Gift 2018 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Billeter, Felix, et al. Wilhelm Leibl: zum 150. Geburtstag. Heidelberg, 1994: no. B9, State iv/v.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: HEINRICH WETTEROTH MÜNCHEN GDR; upper right in plate: II; lower right in plate: W. LEIBL; lower left verso in graphite: D6 [underlined] (1.Blatt der Slg.)

Watermarks

present but not identified


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