Gartenstudie (für das Porträt der Frau Binding) 

This graphite drawing by Julius Hamel, titled *Gartenstudie (für das Porträt der Frau Binding)*, depicts a detailed study of a wooden staircase leading into a lush garden. The staircase is framed by a wooden railing, and the foliage surrounding it is rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the artist’s talent for observation. Hamel is known for his landscapes and portraits, and this preparatory drawing suggests that the staircase was likely intended to be incorporated into a larger work, perhaps a portrait of Frau Binding. The drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum.