Mandlig modelfigur. Studie til Frederik III's figur på Universitetsbillede 1887-89 1888

This preparatory sketch, "Mandlig modelfigur. Studie til Frederik III's figur på Universitetsbillede 1887-89," was created by Danish painter Carl Bloch in 1888. It depicts a nude male figure seated in a chair, rendered in charcoal on paper. The grid lines visible on the paper suggest that this was a study for a larger work, likely Bloch's monumental painting, "University Painting" (1887-1889), depicting King Frederik III. The sketch reveals the artist's careful attention to anatomy and pose, providing a glimpse into the meticulous process of developing a grand historical painting.