Sitzender Knabe mit sitzendem Hund 

Otto Scholderer made this understated drawing, “Sitzender Knabe mit sitzendem Hund,” on paper, using graphite. The use of graphite lends itself to fine lines and subtle shading, giving the image a soft, almost dreamlike quality. You see this in the gentle curves of the boy's hair and the smooth fur of the dog. Scholderer likely employed techniques such as hatching and cross-hatching to build up tonal values, creating depth and volume. The simplicity of the materials and the directness of the drawing technique also speak to the artist's intention: a quiet, intimate study rather than a grand statement. This was a period where artists frequently deployed simple graphic techniques in preparation for more elaborate works. The level of work involved is clear - time taken to deploy simple, but masterful techniques. In appreciating this drawing, it is good to remember that the choice of materials and the act of making are as crucial to understanding the artwork's full meaning as the subject it depicts.