238 - Unknown (19th), Study Guide, The Young Prince, Dante,

Unknown (19th), Study Guide, The Young Prince, Dante, Unknown (19th century): Study Guide, The Young Prince, Dante, , Technique: Pencil on Paper, mounted on Paper Inscription: On the right, the figure of an old knight or king can be seen in shadowy form. A small genre scene with two girls in a landscape is sketched on the reverse. The inscription "Ernst Scholl [?]" can be guessed on the backing. Date: Description: This study sheet by an anonymous artist shows sketches and ideas for history paintings. In the centre, two young men are prominently highlighted, presumably a prince and a close follower. The figure in the upper left in a seated thinker's pose is reminiscent of Dante Alighieri. Keywords: Studies, literature, 19th century, Romanticism, Fashion, Germany, Size: Paper: 29,6 cm x 21,8 cm (11,7 x 8,6 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age and pale stained in places.