Abduction of a princess 1847

Victor Müller's "Abduction of a Princess" (1847) is a dramatic pencil drawing depicting a knight on horseback abducting a woman, also riding a horse. The scene is set in a landscape with a castle in the distance, suggestive of a romantic or heroic narrative. This drawing exemplifies the use of line and shading to create a sense of movement and tension, typical of 19th-century academic art. The work, housed in the Städel Museum, provides a glimpse into Müller's artistic practice and his ability to capture a moment of action and emotion.