The Old Farmer, 1875

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"The Old Farmer" is an 1875 painting by the German realist painter Wilhelm Leibl (1844–1900). Known for his unembellished portrayal of peasant life, Leibl is considered one of the foremost figures in the Leibl-Kreis (Leibl Circle), a group of artists who pursued a naturalistic and objective approach to art, eschewing the academic standards of the time.

This work, "The Old Farmer," exemplifies Leibl's dedication to capturing the essence of rural existence through a meticulous observation of everyday life and character. The painting presents a solitary figure of an elderly farmer, rendered with a sober palette and a focus on the textural details of the subject's weathered skin and work-worn attire. The composition is straightforward, with the subject often placed against a nondescript or minimally detailed background, which serves to draw the viewer's attention to the character study at the heart of the piece.

Leibl's technique in "The Old Farmer" reflects his admiration for the Old Masters, particularly the Dutch painter Frans Hals, whose influence can be seen in Leibl's vigorous brushwork and the lifelike vitality he imparts to his subjects. Despite the apparent simplicity of the scene, the painting is imbued with a psychological depth that speaks to the resilience and dignity of the rural working class.

"The Old Farmer" is part of Leibl's broader oeuvre that includes other notable works such as "The Three Women in Church" (1881) and "Peasant Interior" (1873), which similarly celebrate the unvarnished truth of peasant life. Today, the painting is recognized as an important contribution to the genre of realism in the 19th century and is valued for its historical depiction of rural German society as well as its artistic merit.

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