Woman playing the mandolin c. 1881

"Woman playing the mandolin" is a pencil drawing created by German artist Otto Scholderer around 1881. The drawing depicts a woman seated and playing a mandolin with her left hand. The drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, showcases the artist's ability to capture the nuances of human form and movement through expressive lines. The casual composition and loose lines suggest a study of a live model, providing a glimpse into the artist's creative process.