Bildnis eines junger Mannes mit krausem Haar (Fritz Sandbühl) 

Eugen Eduard Schäffer's drawing, "Bildnis eines junger Mannes mit krausem Haar (Fritz Sandbühl)," presents a study of a young man using delicate pencil strokes. The composition centres on the subject's head and shoulders, set against an undefined background, drawing our attention to the texture of his curly hair and the subtle modelling of his face. The drawing's visual structure focuses on the contrast between the detailed rendering of the face and the more loosely defined hair and clothing. This contrast creates a visual tension, inviting us to consider how Schäffer uses line and shading to capture the sitter's likeness. The use of hatching and cross-hatching lends depth and volume to the figure. The artwork can be viewed as an exploration of representation and identity. Schäffer's formal decisions around line, tone and composition challenge fixed meanings about portraiture. This allows for an ongoing dialogue between the artwork, the viewer, and the cultural context in which it is viewed.