Nick Bottom (_) im Gespräch mit einer männlichen Figur, das unter ihnen befindliche Ornament gebildet aus dem Schwanz eines Löwen 24 - 1867

"Nick Bottom (_) im Gespräch mit einer männlichen Figur, das unter ihnen befindliche Ornament gebildet aus dem Schwanz eines Löwen" is a pencil drawing by Paul Konewka, created in 1867. The drawing depicts two figures, one a male and one a female, engaged in conversation, while the tail of a lion curls around the figure of the male. The artwork is a study in form and gesture, and the artist's use of line is masterful. Konewka was known for his illustrations, particularly those based on Shakespearean works. The subject of the drawing is likely a scene from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Städel Museum.