Titania, bekleidet und mit wehendem Haar, schwebend, nach rechts c. 1867 - 1868

This is Paul Konewka's delicate drawing of Titania, created with graphite on paper. It captures Titania, the queen of the fairies, in a state of ethereal motion. The composition is deceptively simple; a single figure rendered with minimal lines. Konewka masterfully uses line weight to suggest form and movement. See how the flowing lines of her hair and dress create a sense of dynamism, contrasting with the more static lines defining her body. The subtlety of the graphite allows the figure to appear almost translucent, enhancing her otherworldly presence. This drawing engages with ideas of Romanticism and the fascination with the mystical and irrational. Konewka uses the visual language of lightness and fluidity to evoke Titania's enchanting and elusive nature. Notice, the negative space around the figure is just as important, allowing her to float freely. The sketch is less about precise representation and more about capturing an essence. This contributes to the sense of Titania as a being unbound by earthly constraints.