Herabhängender Arm, in der Hand ein Handschuh, zum Porträt des Freiherrn von Blittersdorff 1845

Moritz von Schwind's "Herabhängender Arm, in der Hand ein Handschuh, zum Porträt des Freiherrn von Blittersdorff" is a pencil drawing created in 1845, currently housed at the Städel Museum. This detailed study is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger portrait of the nobleman. The delicate lines capture the subtle folds of a glove, and the artist’s attention to detail reveals his meticulous approach. Schwind, known for his Romantic style, frequently incorporated allegorical elements into his works, but this preparatory sketch is purely observational, focused on anatomical precision and the rendering of fabric.