Portretstudie van een jonge vrouw 1871 - 1906

"Portretstudie van een jonge vrouw" (Portrait Study of a Young Woman) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Pieter de Josselin de Jong, dating from 1871-1906. The artwork, which is now located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young woman with long hair, viewed from the chest up. The artist uses loose, gestural lines to create a sense of movement and immediacy. The drawing is a study of the human form and the artist's ability to capture the essence of a subject with simple strokes. The artwork's loose and expressive lines highlight De Jong's style, which is characterized by its emphasis on capturing the mood and personality of his subjects.