Blad med fire indrammede udkast til første Leonora Christine billeder (1869-70). I midten et figurrids 1869 - 1870

This sheet of preparatory sketches by Kristian Zahrtmann (1843-1917) was created in 1869-1870 as studies for his painting *Leonora Christine*. This work depicts the Danish noblewoman Leonora Christine, imprisoned for over twenty years by her stepson King Christian V. Zahrtmann's drafts explore different compositions for the final painting, featuring Leonora Christine seated and engaged in various activities. The sketches are drawn with light pencil strokes on paper, showcasing Zahrtmann's meticulous planning process. *Leonora Christine* is an iconic work of Danish history painting, and these studies offer insight into its development.