Kopf einer lagernden jungen Frau c. 1892

Otto Scholderer’s drawing, "Head of a Reclining Young Woman," presents a tender study in graphite on paper. The soft gradations of tone, achieved through delicate lines, give the work its pensive mood. The composition, focused on the young woman's face, invites introspection, drawing you into her serene world. We can see Scholderer is exploring the formal elements of line and form to convey not just a likeness, but also a feeling. The texture of the paper itself interacts with the graphite, adding depth to the otherwise minimal palette. This piece encapsulates a moment of quietude, a subjective escape from the objective world. Here, Scholderer seems less concerned with a mimetic representation of the subject and more invested in capturing a sense of inner life. The drawing invites us to consider how line and tone can create an atmosphere of intimacy and reflection.