Ein stehender männlicher und ein sitzender weiblicher Akt, zu ihren Füßen eine liegende männliche Aktfigur 

Victor Müller made this pencil drawing of nude figures, sometime in the mid-19th century, when he was working in Germany. It demonstrates his interest in classical aesthetics and the representation of the human form, ideals promoted by the art academies of the time. The arrangement of the figures – a standing male, a seated female, and a reclining male – evokes classical compositions and perhaps a mythological narrative. Müller seems to be referencing and studying such historical precedents. However, while emulating the art of the past, the artist was also part of a broader cultural shift toward realism. He was questioning the role of academic traditions. To gain a deeper understanding of Müller's intentions and the cultural context in which he was working, one can look at exhibition records, critical reviews, and other primary source documents from that period. By engaging with these historical materials, we can better appreciate the complexities of artistic production and the ways in which art reflects and shapes social values.