Studies voor het portret van koningin Emma als weduwe 1871 - 1906

This sheet of studies by Pieter de Josselin de Jong is a collection of preparatory sketches for a portrait of Queen Emma of the Netherlands as a widow. Created between 1871 and 1906, the drawing explores different poses and compositions of the queen, ranging from a standing figure to a more detailed study of her face. These studies demonstrate the artist's process of refining his composition and capturing the queen's likeness for the final portrait. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.