1604 - Charcoal drawing of *Woman with Child*, European School, 19th century

Charcoal drawing of *Woman with Child*, European School, 19th century Charcoal drawing on paper. Dimensions: 16 x 13 cm (unframed), 25 x 22 cm (framed). The scene depicts a mother leaning over and holding her young son, creating a visually stable triangular composition. The firm lines and economy of means achieve an effect of emotional depth, while the delicately applied chiaroscuro highlights the emotional connection between the figures. The drawing is part of the 19th-century tradition of life studies, in which maternal themes took on strong moral and sentimental symbolism. The work combines serene gestures with a light touch, revealing the artist’s mastery in observing the human figure and in evoking maternal love as a universal motif. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.