Puck mit erhobenem Zeigefinger und leicht nach vorn gebeugtem Oberkörper, einen Besen haltend c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka made this pencil drawing, titled 'Puck mit erhobenem Zeigefinger und leicht nach vorn gebeugtem Oberkörper, einen Besen haltend', at an unknown date. The artist’s choice of pencil and paper, humble and readily available materials, speaks to a deliberate departure from the grand traditions of painting. The lines are delicate, almost hesitant, revealing the artist's process of searching for form. The figure of Puck, with his raised finger and broom, embodies a sense of mischievous authority. The softness of the pencil allows for subtle gradations of tone, creating depth and dimension on the page. What makes this drawing so compelling is its immediacy. We see the artist's hand at work, the marks and erasures that reveal the process of creation. It challenges traditional hierarchies, suggesting that even the simplest materials can convey complex ideas and emotions. The act of drawing itself becomes a form of labor, a testament to the artist's skill and dedication.