Luise Scholderer, ein Buch lesend, Detail der Hand, sowie Kopf eines bärtigen Mannes im Profil nach links 9 - 1871

This pencil sketch by Otto Scholderer, dated August 9, 1871, is a study for a larger artwork. The drawing focuses on a hand holding a book, likely a detail from a portrait. The loose, expressive lines suggest a quick, almost casual study. The artist's interest in capturing the natural gesture of the hand is apparent. The sketch also includes a profile view of a man with a beard, likely another detail from the same portrait. Scholderer's study of human anatomy and gesture is evident in this work, a typical example of the artist's style. This drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum.