Malvina 1860

"Malvina", a delicate 1860 drawing by Jean Victor Schnetz, portrays a young woman in flowing drapery, holding a lyre and gazing towards the viewer. The artist, known for his Neoclassical style, uses subtle brown tones and elegant lines to capture the subject's graceful pose and emotional expressiveness. A sense of movement is conveyed through the windswept drapery, while the rocky terrain and distant landscape add a touch of drama to the composition. Schnetz's drawing offers a glimpse into the beauty and artistic sensibilities of the mid-19th century.