C. LASCH (1822-1888), Mother with sleeping child, 1872, Pencil Carl Johann Lasch (1822 - 1888 ): Mother with sleeping child, 1872, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: Lower right monogrammed: "C. L.". Lower right dated: "72". Date: 1872 Description: The work on display is a drawing on paper portraying a seated woman from the side, holding a sleeping child in her arms. The lines are sketchy and convey intimacy and calm. The facial expression appears thoughtful and loving. The play of light and the shading emphasise the three-dimensionality of the figures. The background remains undefined, focussing on the mother-child interaction. Keywords: Drawing; Woman; Child; Mother's love; Intimacy; Profile view; Sleep; Sketch; Love; Care; Linework; Shading; Three-dimensionality; Calm; Thoughtfulness; Paper; Art; Interaction; Side view; Indeterminate background;, 19th century, Realism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 29,8 cm x 22,8 cm (11,7 x 9 in)