Eselherde, von einem Eselreiter getrieben; eine Frau und ein Mann, in je drei Ansichten c. 1788 - 1803

Franz Pforr’s “Eselherde, von einem Eselreiter getrieben; eine Frau und ein Mann, in je drei Ansichten” is a graphite sketch on paper, featuring a line of donkeys with a rider on the last one, a figure hanging upside down, and three different perspectives of a man and a woman. Pforr’s work, created between c. 1788-1803, is located in the Städel Museum. The artwork explores themes of animal husbandry, daily life, and perspective through a series of quick sketches. The artist, known for his expressive and gestural drawings, captured the essence of his subjects through swift and minimal lines.