Demetrius mit Hut und weit ausfallendem Schritt, nach rechts c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka sketched "Demetrius mit Hut und weit ausfallendem Schritt, nach rechts" with graphite, presenting a figure defined by dynamic lines and stark contrasts. The rapid strokes of the graphite sketch create a sense of movement, with the subject appearing to stride purposefully forward. The composition, while simple, uses line to convey depth and volume. Konewka's use of hatching suggests shadows and defines the musculature of the figure, lending a sculptural quality to the work. The hat and the implied landscape elements are rendered with similar brevity, focusing attention on the human form's dynamic pose. This sketch invites us to consider the tension between form and formlessness, between the defined contours of the figure and the suggestive, unfinished quality of the surroundings. It is a study in controlled spontaneity, where each line contributes to the overall sense of vitality and purpose.