Ungedeutete Szene aus dem Sommernachtstraum c. 1867 - 1868

"Ungedeutete Szene aus dem Sommernachtstraum" is a pencil sketch by Paul Konewka, dating back to the late 1860s. The drawing, housed at the Städel Museum, showcases Konewka's unique style characterized by loose and gestural lines. The scene depicts a group of figures suspended in mid-air, their bodies entangled in a web of lines, evoking a dreamlike atmosphere. Konewka's work often explored themes of fantasy and mythology, drawing inspiration from literature and folklore. This sketch likely references Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," capturing the play's fantastical elements with its depiction of seemingly weightless figures.