Studienblatt_ eine Staatskarosse, Sänftenträger, ein Ritter mit seinem Gefangenen, Kirchgänger 1864

Theodor Hosemann made this study sheet featuring various figures and scenes from daily life. Hosemann lived through a period of significant social change in Germany, witnessing the rise of industrialization and urbanization. The study sheet offers a glimpse into the hierarchical structure of 19th-century society. The images range from the upper classes in their horse-drawn carriage to the lower classes, depicted as prisoners or working as sedan chair carriers. Religious observance is present in the image of people attending church. Gender roles are visible in the clothing and activities of the figures. The women are portrayed in more domestic, passive roles while the men are featured in positions of authority and action. Hosemann’s sketches reflect the realities of his time, but they also invite us to reflect on the complexities of identity, power, and social change that continue to shape our world.