Schlittschuhläufer und Stiefel 

Philipp Rumpf made this drawing of a skater and boot using graphite and white heightening on paper. The soft, powdery nature of graphite allows for a range of tonal values, which Rumpf uses to give depth to the skater's form. The grainy texture of the paper also plays a role, creating a slightly blurred, atmospheric effect. Rumpf uses white heightening to add highlights, accentuating the contours of the skater's body. The application of these materials requires a certain level of control and sensitivity. The drawing likely served as a study for a larger painting or print. This connects it to wider social issues of labor, politics, and consumption, as prints were often made for a mass audience. The amount of work involved in the production process is also significant, as each print would have been made individually. Looking at how this drawing was made underscores the materials, processes, and social context that shape our understanding of it, blurring the line between fine art and craft.