Luise Scholderer im Lehnstuhl 

This sketch by Otto Scholderer captures Luise Scholderer in repose, surrounded by subtle yet potent symbols of domesticity. The vase of flowers, perched delicately behind Luise, reminds us of similar motifs found adorning Roman frescos, echoing themes of transient beauty. Much later, Renoir and Manet echoed the same symbol. But note that the vase, traditionally a symbol of containment, here brims with life. The containment of female domesticity is literally overflowing. The hat resting to the side, typically worn during social interactions, is not in use. Its presence suggests an invitation to engage, yet it is discarded, signifying a retreat from the outside world. These symbols create an atmosphere that speaks to our collective memories of comfort and containment, all while stirring a sense of underlying emotional complexities.