Still life triptych c. 1889

Otto Scholderer's "Still life triptych" is a charcoal drawing dated c. 1889 and is now on display at the Städel Museum. The artwork consists of three distinct panels, portraying a still life composition featuring a woman, possibly a market vendor, and various animal carcasses. The central panel showcases the woman holding a basket of produce, likely vegetables, against a backdrop of a table laden with butchered meats. The left and right panels feature suspended birds, hinting at the theme of food preparation and consumption. Scholderer's skillful use of charcoal creates a sense of realism and depth, capturing the textures and details of the subject matter.