L. PRIMAVESI (*1871), Study sheet with children, 1898, Pencil Leo Primavesi (1871 Cologne - after 1937 ): Study sheet with children and sleeping mother Family picture, 1898, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: lower left numbered: "377". Middle right dated: "31. Jan 98". Date: 1898 Description: The drawing shows three portraits on brownish paper: two children in the upper half, characterised by dynamic strokes and loose clothing, below a resting individual with accentuated contours, suggesting a separate, introspective character. Probably a sketch from the artist's family life. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Keywords: drawing; portrait; children; linework; calm; paper; dynamics; contour; introspection; pencil; sketch; facial expression; clothing; resting; art; character study; posture; snapshot; shading; non-verbal, 19th century, Realism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 12,5 cm x 8,6 cm (4,9 x 3,4 in)