Kopf eines Jungen, halb nach rechts gewandt 

Victor Müller made this drawing, titled *Kopf eines Jungen, halb nach rechts gewandt,* in Germany, likely sometime in the mid-19th century. The artist's focus on the boy’s face invites the viewer to consider the individual. But we can also see the sketch as representing wider social forces at play in Germany at the time. The emphasis on realism and the interest in the everyday reflected a broader shift towards more democratic values, with a new focus on the lives of ordinary people. The rise of museums like the Städel, where this drawing is now housed, also speaks to a growing interest in making art accessible to a wider public. To understand this drawing better, we might look at the history of art education in Germany. Comparing this drawing with others from the period, analyzing exhibition records and reviews, and considering the social and political context in which it was made all contribute to a more complete understanding of the artwork.