Studienblatt_ Figuren aus Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka's "Studienblatt_ Figuren aus Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum" (c. 1867-1868) is a preliminary sketch for an illustration. The drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, features a series of six figures, possibly fairies, inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," suggesting Konewka's interest in the play's themes of love, magic, and the natural world. The light pencil lines depict the figures in various poses, providing a sense of movement and dynamism.