2 - J. GOEZ (1754–1815), A Mother with a Grieving Child, c. 1790, pen drawing

J. GOEZ (1754–1815), A Mother with a Grieving Child, c. 1790, pen drawing Joseph Franz von (Baron) von Goez (1754, Sibiu – 1815, Regensburg): Dead or Dying Mother with a Grieving Child, c. 1790, pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing and charcoal on paper Stamp: – Collector’s stamp on the reverse, Lugt no.: 3549. Erhard Oskar Kaps. Leipzig. 20th century, 19th century – Collector’s stamp on the reverse, Lugt no.: 3574. Sibyll Kaps. Leipzig. 20th century, 19th century Inscription: inscribed in the lower left by another person: "Jos Frz. Frh. von Goez 1754 Hermannstadt - 1815 Regensburg". Date: c. 1790 Description: The gentle face of the mother, whose head has sunk relaxed into the pillow, is barely recognizable in the quickly drawn depiction. Even more concealed, however, is the head of the weeping child at her side, whose posture and gestures convey an expression of deep grief. The peaceful scene is disrupted not least by the tightly curved lines, which contrast with the calmly sketched figure of the reclining mother. | Watermark: Crown and ears of corn Provenance: Erhard Oskar Kaps, Leipzig; Sibyll Kaps, Leipzig Keywords: Death, mourning, vanitas, family, deathbed, 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 21.5 cm x 37.0 cm (8.5 x 14.6 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Well-preserved for its age. Original paper edge