Peasant couple c. 1771 - 1772

This drawing, created by Georg Melchior Kraus around 1771-1772, depicts a peasant couple in simple attire. The man sits on a pile of bundled sticks, while the woman stands with a staff and a worn shawl. Kraus, known for his detailed sketches of everyday life, captures the humble reality of rural life in this work, which is currently housed in the Städel Museum. The artist's keen observation of the subjects' clothing and postures provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, making this artwork a valuable historical document.