Personifikation des Neckars im Rheinbild als männlicher Rückenakt c. 1848

This delicate pencil sketch, titled "Personifikation des Neckars im Rheinbild als männlicher Rückenakt," was created by Moritz von Schwind around 1848. The artwork, housed in the Städel Museum, portrays a male nude figure in a simple, elegant pose, emphasizing the contours of the body. Schwind, known for his romantic and allegorical works, likely used this study as preparatory work for a larger composition, potentially a painting, focusing on the theme of the Neckar River.