Bärtiger Mann in Begleitung eines Vogels auf einem Pferd im gestreckten Galopp, drei Gestalten suchen beide niederzuringen 

Victor Müller created this dynamic sketch, Bärtiger Mann in Begleitung eines Vogels auf einem Pferd im gestreckten Galopp, drei Gestalten suchen beide niederzuringen, using pencil, pen, and brush with brown ink, over preliminary pencil lines, heightened with white body color on paper. The choice of materials here speaks volumes. Müller, rather than opting for the permanence of oil paint, has selected humble materials, emphasizing the immediacy of his creative process. Notice how the brown ink, applied with both pen and brush, creates a sense of movement and urgency. The preliminary pencil lines, still visible beneath the ink, reveal the artist's initial thoughts and adjustments. This work is not about high polish or finish. The application of white body color adds depth and dimension to the figures, highlighting the tension in their struggle. The paper support itself is crucial; its texture and tone influence the overall appearance of the sketch. The combination of these techniques and materials creates a raw, visceral quality, inviting us to consider the labor and intensity involved in capturing this dramatic scene. It is a dynamic artwork created with an impressive arrangement of understated and economic materials.