Stehende am Stuhl aus der _Vorbereitung zum Kostümball_ c. 1879 - 1880

This delicate graphite drawing by Otto Scholderer, titled "Stehende am Stuhl aus der _Vorbereitung zum Kostümball_," presents a study of a standing figure beside a chair. The composition, rendered in soft lines and subtle shading, invites contemplation. The figure, draped in a classical gown, stands with her head tilted, creating a sense of introspective reverie. Scholderer's use of line and form achieves a delicate balance between representation and suggestion. The sketchy quality of the drawing gives it an unfinished appearance, emphasizing the process of creation. The contrast between the solidity of the figure and the more ambiguous treatment of the chair introduces a play of presence and absence, reality and illusion. The work engages with the artistic conventions of its time, reflecting an interest in classical themes and the human form, and draws the viewer into a space of quiet reflection. This piece reminds us that art is not merely about capturing reality but about exploring the possibilities of visual language.