Ophelia c. 1868 - 1871

Victor Müller’s “Ophelia” is a haunting pencil drawing depicting the tragic heroine from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The work, created between 1868 and 1871, captures Ophelia's ethereal beauty as she drowns, her flowing hair and gown merging with the tangled branches of the willow tree. The delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of both fragility and despair, mirroring the character's tragic fate. "Ophelia" is now part of the Städel Museum's collection, showcasing Müller's mastery of line and composition.