Who created "Interior Scene"?

Interior Scene was created by Anonymous, German, 19th century|Moritz von Schwind in 19th century.

When was "Interior Scene" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Is "Interior Scene" in the public domain?

Yes, Interior Scene is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Interior Scene

Anonymous, German, 19th century|Moritz von Schwind

19th century

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

6 3/8 x 9 13/16 in. (16.2 x 24.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1967

Accession Number

67.766

Tags

InteriorsMenWomenChairsCouches

Art Historical Context

This delicate graphite drawing, titled *Interior Scene*, captures a cozy domestic moment from 19th-century Germany. Attributed variably to an anonymous German artist or the Romantic master Moritz von Schwind (1804–1871), it measures a modest 6 3/8 x 9 13/16 inches, typical of preparatory sketches in the era. Von Schwind, a key figure in the Nazarene movement and Vienna's artistic circle, often infused his works with narrative charm and everyday poetry, blending realism with subtle fantasy—qualities that may echo here in this intimate glimpse of men and women amid chairs and couches. Graphite ...

Interior Scene

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