J. Goez, Dead Mother with Grieving Child, 1790, Charcoal on Paper

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Joseph Franz von Goez (1754 Sibiu - 1815 Regensburg): Dead mother with grieving child, c. 1790, Pen drawingTechnique: Pen drawing … Read more Joseph Franz von Goez (1754 Sibiu - 1815 Regensburg): Dead mother with grieving child, c. 1790, Pen drawingTechnique: Pen drawing and Charcoal on PaperInscription: Inscribed by someone else at lower left: "Jos Frz. von Goez 1754 Hermannstadt - 1815 Regensburg", collection stamp on verso (Lugt no. 3549; 3574).Date: c. 1790Description: The gentle face of the mother, whose head has sunk relaxed into the pillow, is barely discernible in the depiction drawn with a quick hand. Even more hidden, on the other hand, is the head of the crying child at her side, whose posture and gestures show expressions of great grief. The peaceful scene is unsettled not least by the tightly curved lines, which contrast with the calmly sketched figure of the reclining one. | Watermark: Crown and ears of corn Size: 21,5 cm x 37,0 cm (8,5 x 14,6 in)Condition: Good condition. In good condition for its age. Original paper edge See less