The awakening of art c. 1832

"The Awakening of Art" is a pencil sketch on paper by Philipp Veit, dated circa 1832. The drawing, which is now housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a seated figure in the lower half and a standing figure in the upper half. The drawing is in a preparatory stage and captures the artist's initial compositional thoughts, with loose lines and unfinished figures. This sketch exemplifies the artist's creative process and provides valuable insight into Veit's artistic development during the early 19th century.