A Mother Teaching her Daughter to Read 1753 - 1807

"A Mother Teaching her Daughter to Read" is a charcoal drawing by Wolfgang Koepp, created between 1753 and 1807. This intimate depiction of a mother patiently guiding her daughter in reading captures a tender moment of domestic education. The drawing is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark. The simple yet expressive composition, characterized by the close proximity of the figures, emphasizes the importance of learning and the bond between mother and daughter. This artwork provides a glimpse into 18th-century family life and the value placed on education during that period.