Eine Mutter I (A Mother I)

About this work

This sketch shows a narrow alley between old buildings, packed with people going about their daily lives. A woman leans out a window, holding a child while another person waves at her. On the left, a man balances on a rope tied between buildings, and others climb or work on the rooftops. The scene feels cramped but full of movement, with every inch of space used. The artist used shading to show depth, making the buildings look uneven and crowded. The lines are precise, but the whole scene feels alive, like a snapshot of a busy moment. This print was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.