Vrouw maalt mais met een kind op haar rug before 1886

"Vrouw maalt mais met een kind op haar rug" (Woman grinds corn with a child on her back) is a graphite drawing created by José Augusto da Cunha Moraes before 1886. The work depicts a woman in traditional clothing grinding corn using a hand mill, with a child strapped to her back. The intimate scene showcases daily life in Brazil during the late 19th century. Moraes, known for his detailed depictions of Brazilian life, captures the quiet strength and resilience of the woman in her daily labor. The drawing's small size, measuring 148mm x 106mm, adds to its sense of intimacy and focus.