Ein junger und ein alter Schweizer Bauer, der junge stehend mit einem Stab, der alte sitzend c. 1771 - 1772

Georg Melchior Kraus's "Ein junger und ein alter Schweizer Bauer, der junge stehend mit einem Stab, der alte sitzend," depicts two Swiss peasants, one young and one old, in a casual encounter. The young man, leaning on a stick, stands to the left, while the elderly man sits and appears to be mending a hat. This pen-and-wash drawing is a prime example of Kraus's work, which often captured the lives and customs of ordinary people. His skill in capturing expressions, gestures, and details of dress, combined with a simple yet expressive style, makes this a compelling portrayal of rural Swiss life in the 18th century.