Studie eines reisenden Malers 

"Studie eines reisenden Malers" is a graphite drawing by Johann Peter Krafft, a German artist known for his Romantic style. The work depicts a traveling artist, likely a self-portrait of Krafft, with his backpack, staff, and other artist’s supplies. This drawing is a quick study, a common artistic practice in the 19th century. The artist captures the figure with few lines, creating a sense of movement and energy, while the minimal details in the background emphasize the figure. Krafft's work often depicted Romantic subjects such as nature and the individual's relationship with it, and this drawing provides a glimpse into the world of a traveling artist in the 19th century.