Maler und Geselle im Atelier bei Lampenlicht an ihren Zeichentischen arbeitend 1776

"Maler und Geselle im Atelier bei Lampenlicht an ihren Zeichentischen arbeitend" (Painter and Apprentice in the Studio Working by Lamplight at their Drawing Tables) is a 1776 drawing by German artist Johann Ludwig Ernst Morgenstern (1738-1819), currently housed in the Städel Museum. The artwork depicts two figures working in a dimly lit studio, their faces illuminated by the glow of oil lamps. Morgenstern’s drawing exemplifies the genre of "atelier" art, which often depicted artists at work in their studios, highlighting the creative process. The intimate scene invites viewers to consider the creative energy of the artist's workspace and the transformative power of light.