En stående kavaler med ørnenæse i profil til venstre, med en trekantet hat under venstre arm 1780s

This ink drawing on paper, created by Nicolai Abildgaard in the 1780s, depicts a standing figure in profile, likely a portrait study. The subject is clad in fashionable 18th-century attire, with a waistcoat and breeches, their hand resting in their pocket. The artist's signature style is evident in the precise lines and attention to detail, capturing the essence of the sitter's form and presence. This drawing is a testament to Abildgaard's mastery of portraiture and his ability to convey the personality of his subjects through masterful draftsmanship.