Hamlet, den Arm aufstützend c. 1868

This sketch, *Hamlet, den Arm aufstützend*, is a study by Victor Müller, a German artist, of the character Hamlet from Shakespeare’s play *Hamlet*. The drawing depicts the character in profile, with the focus on the hand, which is placed on a table or surface. The sketch, created around 1868, is likely a preparatory study for a larger work, and highlights the artist's interest in capturing the nuances of human anatomy and expression. It is now part of the collection of the Städel Museum.