Drawing Water

Marius Steinlen (1826-1866) was born in Vevey. He was the son of the painter Christian Gottlieb Steinlen (1779-1847) and became a pupil of J.A.Glardon in Geneva and of Gleyre in Paris.

This painting is a typical example of Steinlen's early output. This painting showing a young woman drawing water at a well in a board style and earthen palette that reveal the influence of his master Charles Gleyre. This painting was probably made in Vevey where he appeared to have stayed all his life. Rustic subject matter and everyday life scenes were quite popular during the second half of the 19th century.