Sitzende aus der _Vorbereitung zum Kostümball_ c. 1879 - 1880

"Sitzende aus der _Vorbereitung zum Kostümball_," c. 1879-1880, a charcoal drawing by Otto Scholderer, depicts a seated woman in profile. This study, housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the artist's skillful use of line to capture the delicate features and flowing drapery of his subject. The drawing suggests a moment of quiet contemplation, hinting at the grand preparations for a costume ball. Scholderer's work, often characterized by its graceful figures and atmospheric compositions, is a testament to the power of drawing in conveying both physical form and emotional depth.