Puck mit Flügeln und erhobenem Zeigefinger, auf einem Bein stehend c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka's sketch, "Puck mit Flügeln und erhobenem Zeigefinger, auf einem Bein stehend," captures a whimsical figure using graphite. The sketch presents a constellation of images that center on a depiction of Puck. Konewka organizes this series of studies in an arrangement that suggests both a focused exploration and an openness to experimentation. The variety of profiles and the central figure of Puck, balanced precariously on one leg, create a visual rhythm that invites the eye to dance across the paper. The formal elements—line, form, and composition—work together to create a sense of lightness and motion. The sketch, with its unfinished quality, invites us to consider the process of artistic creation itself. It reveals how an artist uses the structure of the page and the medium of graphite to explore and define form and character. It's a reminder that art is not just about the final product but also about the journey of discovery and expression.