Old Man with Young Woman
Medium
Pen and black ink, with brush and gray gouache, on cream laid paper, tipped on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
18.8 × 11.5 cm (7 7/16 × 4 9/16 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
84439
Art Historical Context
This intimate drawing by Marquand Fidel Dominikus Wocher presents a compelling encounter between an elderly man and a young woman, captured with remarkable economy of line. Created in pen and black ink heightened with brush and gray gouache on cream laid paper, the work demonstrates the expressive potential of traditional drawing materials. The small scale—measuring just 18.8 by 11.5 centimeters—encourages viewers to lean in closely, discovering subtle tonal shifts and delicate details that bring the figures to life. Wocher’s technique combines precise ink outlines with soft gray washes, crea...