Puck, einen Besen haltend und auf einem Ornament gehend c. 1867 - 1868

"Puck, einen Besen haltend und auf einem Ornament gehend" is a pencil drawing by German artist Paul Konewka created sometime between 1867 and 1868. The drawing features a nude figure of Puck, a mischievous fairy from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," holding a broom and standing atop a swirling, decorative flourish. This work exemplifies Konewka's style, which often combined whimsical and fantastical elements with precise, detailed linework. Konewka is known for his illustrations of fairy tales and other literary works, and this drawing is likely a study for a larger project. The drawing's delicate lines and playful subject matter contribute to a lighthearted and whimsical aesthetic. The artwork is currently housed in the Städel Museum, a renowned art museum in Frankfurt, Germany.