Doppelbildnis der Geschwister Philipp und Sophie Hoff 1853

Albrecht Bräuer's 1853 "Doppelbildnis der Geschwister Philipp und Sophie Hoff" is a pencil drawing of a brother and sister, Philipp and Sophie Hoff, seated together. The brother, positioned on the right, holds a violin while looking intently at it. His sister, seated next to him, looks directly at the viewer with a calm expression. The work, currently housed in the Städel Museum, captures a moment of intimate connection between the siblings, likely engaged in a musical performance. The composition's simplicity and the delicate details of the drawing demonstrate Bräuer's skill as a portraitist.