Die Schauspielerin Franziska Romana Koch, mit der rechten Hand die Stirn bedeckend c. 1775 - 1779

"Die Schauspielerin Franziska Romana Koch, mit der rechten Hand die Stirn bedeckend" is a c. 1775-1779 drawing by Georg Melchior Kraus, a German artist. The drawing depicts the actress Franziska Romana Koch, a prominent figure in German theater. This artwork is currently part of the Städel Museum's collection. The drawing showcases Kraus' talent for capturing the essence of a subject through a few loose lines, creating a sense of immediacy and movement. The depiction of Koch, with her hand covering her forehead, evokes a sense of contemplation or perhaps a moment of dramatic pause, hinting at her theatrical persona.