Moeder zoogt haar baby by Paulus Anthonius Liernur

Moeder zoogt haar baby 1841 - 1857

paulusanthoniusliernur

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

tonal art

graphite

"Moeder zoogt haar baby" (Mother Nursing Her Baby) is a lithograph by Paulus Anthonius Liernur, created between 1841 and 1857. This black and white print depicts a woman in profile, seated with a baby wrapped in cloth, nursing from her breast. The artist captures the intimacy and tenderness of the moment, using a realistic style with detailed shading. The image is likely a study of everyday life in the Netherlands, reflecting the common experience of motherhood and the bond between parent and child.