A Seated Woman

Art Historical Context

In the late 19th century, artist Franz Skarbina the vibrancy of everyday Berlin life through his Impressionist-inspired works, often rendered in watercolor for their luminous transparency and spontaneity. *A Seated Woman*1888), a delicate watercolor on paper measuring 14 x 10 5/8 inches, exemplifies his skill in intimate portraiture. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Drawings and Prints, piece reflects Skarbina's ability to blend realism with subtle atmospheric effects, a hallmark of the Impressionist movement's influence on German artists during a time of rapid urbaniza...