Linker Ärmel mit Andeutung der Schulter 

This is a drawing of a left sleeve with a hint of the shoulder, made by Victor Müller. It’s executed in pencil and what looks like white chalk, on toned paper. The drawing’s focus is on the material qualities of the fabric. The artist used hatching techniques to suggest the play of light across the surface, creating a convincing illusion of three-dimensionality. We see a range of textures, from the smooth, almost shiny appearance of the sleeve itself, to the softer, more diffuse rendering of the shoulder. The very act of representing clothing can tell us about the social context in which it was made. Who wore this sleeve? What was their social class, their profession? Even a simple study like this prompts us to consider the broader world of labor, production, and consumption that surrounds it. So, next time you look at a drawing, don't just see it as a flat image. Think about the materials, the making, and the context that bring it to life.