Studienkopf einer Frau (Der Quell des Lebens)

Head Study of a Woman (Fount of Life), ca. 1848

ArtistWilhelm von Schadow, Berlin 1788–1862 Düsseldorf

Oil on canvas

Dimensions without frame19,3 × 18,2 cm

Dimensions with frame33,3 × 31,5 × 2,5 cm

Status

on display, room 010.2

About the workWilhelm Schadow was commissioned by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia to paint a picture for the Neues Museum in Berlin on the theme of “Fons Vitae” (The Fountain of Life). In Christianity, this usually refers to Jesus, the Son of God, as it did for Schadow, a devout Catholic. In his literal interpretation of the concept, old and young, rich and poor come together at a fountain to drink. Schadow made numerous preparatory drawings and oil studies for the work. This study was used for a woman who is about to drink from a bowl of water.

AccessionCollection of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Provenance[...]; seit 1932 Dauerleihgabe der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Inventory numberM 2238

Contact

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