Studienblatt_ Figuren aus Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum, unten die Elfe mit Grashalm, auf einem Blattrankwerk gehend c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka's "Studienblatt_ Figuren aus Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum, unten die Elfe mit Grashalm, auf einem Blattrankwerk gehend" (c. 1867-68) is a pencil drawing that captures the imaginative world of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The sheet contains several studies of fairies, demonstrating Konewka's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the ethereal qualities of these magical beings. The lower portion of the sheet features a particularly poignant study of a fairy standing on a leafy vine, clutching a blade of grass in her hand. This drawing reflects Konewka's interest in capturing the essence of Shakespeare's play through the medium of visual art.