Study of the Kneeling Lady’s Dress for the Painting ‘The Upbringing of Sigismund Augustus’ 1861

The “Study of the Kneeling Lady’s Dress for the Painting ‘The Upbringing of Sigismund Augustus’” is a preparatory drawing by Józef Simmler, created in 1861. This study, executed in charcoal on paper, focuses on the fabric folds and intricate patterns of a dress, likely for a figure in Simmler’s larger painting. This work showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and the role of preparatory studies in the development of historical paintings. Simmler’s masterful rendering of the fabric contributes to the realism and depth of his final composition, providing a glimpse into his artistic process.