Girl with Rabbit (from McGuire Scrapbook)
Original title: Girl with Rabbit (from McGuire Scrapbook)
kurzbeschreibung
Emanuel Leutze's graphite drawing "Girl with Rabbit" shows a young woman seated upright, holding a rabbit in her arm. The undated sheet belongs to the McGuire sketchbook. The work is executed in graphite on off-white Bristol board.
Description
Her gaze rests calmly and drifts slightly to the left as she carries a rabbit in her right hand. An upright posture is emphasized by a dress with a striking neckline and a sash. The rabbit is rendered with considerable detail. A dark, blurred background makes the figure stand out.
Context
The German-American painter Emanuel Leutze (1816–1868) is best known for history paintings such as "Washington Crossing the Delaware." This drawing comes from the McGuire sketchbook, whose date of creation is not precisely recorded. It is presumably a study connected with his figurative works.
Impact
The drawing affects the viewer through its quiet, intimate mood. Soft shading gives the rendering an almost tender quality. Because the background remains dark, attention settles entirely on the figures.
Technique
Graphite on off-white Bristol board is the medium here. Fine hatching models the forms of woman and animal with precision. The smooth surface of the Bristol board allows for exact lines.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)