Et skuffemøbel med en boghylde, studie til dobbeltportrættet af Juel og hans kone ved staffeliet 1791

This is a study, or preliminary sketch, for a larger work. The artwork is a red chalk drawing by Jens Juel, a Danish painter known for his portraits. The sketch depicts a chest of drawers with a bookshelf and a drawer above. This study suggests that the larger work, a double portrait of Juel and his wife, will be set in a domestic space. Juel's focus on the details of the furniture demonstrates his mastery of realism. This study highlights the process behind the creation of Juel's portraits.