Entwurf für das Titelblatt _Album der Nationalversammlung_ 1849

Philipp Winterwerb created this design for the title page of Album der Nationalversammlung using graphite. Notice how the composition centers around a carefully arranged laurel wreath and a rolled document. The subdued graphite medium enhances the formal presentation, suggesting a preliminary sketch, that is simple but powerful. The wreath, a classical symbol of victory and honor, is placed above the scroll and suggests themes of achievement and historical record-keeping. The linearity of the graphite drawing is precise, focusing attention on the textural contrasts between the leaves and parchment. Through the interplay of light and shadow, the artist articulates a balanced representation that speaks to the visual conventions of early German nationalism. This design, while rooted in its historical context, uses a language of symbols to convey ideas of statehood and legacy.