Mädchen in der Betrachtung eines Blattes c. 1872

Otto Scholderer's "Mädchen in der Betrachtung eines Blattes" (c. 1872) is a pencil drawing depicting a young girl in profile, her long hair cascading down her back, as she looks intently at a leaf she holds in her hand. The drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood, a subject often explored by Scholderer in his work. The delicate lines and subtle shading of the artwork create a sense of intimacy and realism, highlighting the artist's meticulous attention to detail.