Study for Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair, from Collection d'imitations de Dessins d'après les Principaux Maîtres Hollandais et Flamands c. 1821

This drawing, *Study for Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair*, is a copy of an original portrait by Rembrandt made by artist Christian Josi in 1821. The subject is a man sitting in an armchair with his left hand resting on the armrest. The drawing is framed by an archway, which creates a sense of depth and perspective. The use of delicate lines and shading creates a lifelike representation of the sitter. Josi's drawings were part of a collection of copies of Dutch and Flemish masters and are a testament to the impact Rembrandt's work had on later artists.