Tiroler Mädchen, auf einer Stufe stehend (1878)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Max Liebermann's 1878 sketch "Tiroler Mädchen, auf einer Stufe stehend" captures a poignant moment in the daily life of a Tyrolean girl, portrayed in a candid and lifelike manner. This artwork showcases Liebermann's skillful use of pencil to etch out the depth of human expression and the subtle dynamics within ordinary settings.In this drawing, the central figure is a young girl standing on a step. She is depicted with an expressive countenance, her arms extended in a gesture that could be interpreted as either a reaction to an unseen event or as part of a conversation. The fluid lines and soft shading of her traditional dress and flowing hair imbue the sketch with a sense of movement and immediacy.Behind her, to the right, another partial figure is shown making a gesture with their hand. This interaction, although only partially depicted, adds a layers of narrative intrigue, suggesting a dialogic or possibly instructional moment.Liebermann’s ability to capture both the simplicity and emotion of rural life is evident in this drawing, which does more than just portray a figure; it tells a story through posture, gesture, and expression.
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Max Liebermann was a German painter and printmaker of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany.
The son of a Jewish fabric manufacturer turned banker from Berlin, Liebermann grew up in an imposing town house alongside the Brandenburg Gate.
He first studied law and philosophy at the University of Berlin, but later studied painting and drawing in Weimar in 1869, in Paris in 1872, and in the Netherlands in 1876–77.