Kniebild eines Mannes in langem, talarartigem Rock 

This is a pencil drawing by Victor Müller, currently held in the Städel Museum. The drawing captures a man in a long, robe-like garment, depicted from the knees up. The composition is dominated by the figure's imposing vertical presence, softened by the subtle gradations of the pencil shading, which gives the garment a flowing appearance. The man's gaze is directed off to the side, lending a contemplative mood to the piece. Müller's technique focuses on the interplay of light and shadow to model form. The use of a restricted tonal range—various shades of grey—encourages us to concentrate on the structure and shape of the subject. The visible pencil strokes and unfinished quality of the background further emphasize the drawing as an act of exploration. It offers a glimpse into the artist's process of understanding the underlying structural elements of his subject. The drawing is therefore not just a portrait, but an exercise in visual investigation.