Bildnis eines Mädchens mit Holzzuber 1752

Martin Johann Schmidt, also known as Kremser Schmidt, was a renowned Austrian painter and draftsman of the 18th century. Created in 1752, "Bildnis eines Mädchens mit Holzzuber" is a charcoal drawing depicting a young woman with curly hair, dressed in a simple gown, and resting her arm on a wooden tub. The composition, a half-length portrait with the subject looking directly at the viewer, creates a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Kremser Schmidt's style. This drawing, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life through meticulous detail and evocative lines.