Studia puttów do plafonu ‘Pochód weselny Amora i Psyche’ 1863

This charcoal sketch, created in 1863 by Polish artist Józef Simmler, is a preparatory study for a larger work. The study features two cherubic figures, one partially drawn with an arm outstretched. It is likely that this drawing served as a study for one of the putti in Simmler’s ceiling painting, ‘The Wedding Procession of Amor and Psyche’. This detailed sketch reflects the artist’s meticulous attention to anatomical detail and is a testament to the importance of preparatory studies in the artistic process.