Ornament, gebildet aus dem Schwanz eines Löwen, darin Titania und Oberon (_) 24 - 1867

Paul Konewka sketched "Ornament, gebildet aus dem Schwanz eines Löwen, darin Titania und Oberon" with graphite, creating an intriguing dance between form and figure. The drawing is dominated by the flowing lines which suggest the form of a lion’s tail transformed into an elaborate, almost baroque ornament. The lines loop and swirl, creating a sense of movement and lightness that contrasts with the solid forms of Titania and Oberon positioned beneath. The structural complexity of the lion's tail functions as more than just decoration. It serves as a metaphorical representation of the fantastical and transformative nature of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," obscuring and revealing the figures of Titania and Oberon, who are barely visible. The ornament is not merely decorative, but acts as a structural device, complicating our reading of the image and underscoring the themes of illusion and reality.