Sitzende Frau, dem auf ihrem Schoß liegenden Kind die Brust gebend c. 1770 - 1774

This delicate pencil drawing by Georg Melchior Kraus, titled "Sitzende Frau, dem auf ihrem Schoß liegenden Kind die Brust gebend," depicts a mother tenderly nursing her child. The composition is simple yet powerful, with the figures rendered in a soft, fluid style that captures the intimacy of the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, while the loose lines suggest a sense of movement and warmth. The artwork, created sometime between 1770 and 1774, offers a glimpse into the private world of motherhood, showcasing the timeless bond between parent and child. The drawing's subject matter and style are characteristic of the Rococo period, which emphasized sentimentality and domesticity.