Bischof Bienvenue Myriel im Gespräch mit dem sterbenden Revolutionär G., dessen Segen erbittend after 1862

This is a preliminary sketch by Victor Müller for a larger composition. It is a preparatory drawing for a painting titled "Bischof Bienvenue Myriel im Gespräch mit dem sterbenden Revolutionär G., dessen Segen erbittend" which depicts a scene from Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables." The sketch depicts a seated, dying figure in a chair with a kneeling figure reaching toward him. The sketch is a simple representation of the final painting, showing the figures and setting in a loose, preliminary manner. The composition appears to be a highly expressive depiction of the events of the novel. This sketch is a testament to the artistic process and highlights the use of sketches as a prelude to a larger, more detailed work. The sketch is currently housed in the Städel Museum.