Morning after the Masked Ball: Emil Theodor Richter at His Easel

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an artist seated in front of an easel. The figure is dressed in historical attire, holding a painter's palette and deep in thought. The scene includes a cluttered setting with various objects on the ground. Behind the artist, there is a vivid depiction of warriors and figures playing musical instruments. The drawing style is detailed and possibly reminiscent of 19th-century illustrations.