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 shadowy figure of an old knight or king can be seen. A small genre scene depicting two girls in a landscape is sketched on the reverse. The inscription “Ernst Scholl [?]” can be made out on the backing. Date: Description: This study sheet by an anonymous artist shows sketches and ideas for history paintings. In the center, two young men are prominently highlighted, presumably a prince and a close follower. The figure in the upper left, seated in a 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 discolored due to its age and has pale stains in places.