Girl with jug
1880
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A refined charcoal drawing depicting a young girl in profile holding a decorated ceramic jug. The work demonstrates Anker's precise draftsmanship and soft tonal rendering characteristic of his portraiture studies.
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Albert Anker is celebrated as the quintessential Swiss national painter, particularly known for his affectionate and detailed depictions of village life and childhood. Though he studied in Paris and was influenced by the French masters, he returned to his home village of Ins in Switzerland, where he created many of his most famous works based on local inhabitants. His ability to capture the innocence and natural dignity of his young models made him one of the most beloved figures in Swiss art history.
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Girl with jug
Albert Anker, 1880
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