Gewandstudie zu Elias in der _Auferweckung des Sohns der Witwe_ c. 1843 - 1850

This pen and ink drawing, created by German artist Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872), is a preparatory study for the figure of Elias in the artist's painting _The Raising of the Widow's Son_. It is a study of drapery and the way it falls in an elegant and realistic manner, characteristic of Schnorr's detailed, almost sculptural approach to his figures. This artwork is a crucial insight into the artistic process of the artist and exemplifies the importance of preparatory studies in fine art. The work is located in the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.