Udkast til portræt i helfigur. Forarbejde til Chr. VIs familiebillede (Rosenborg)? Frederik d. V. som kronprins 1742 - 1745

This preparatory drawing by Marcus Tuscher, created between 1742 and 1745, depicts Frederik V of Denmark as Crown Prince. It is a study for a larger portrait that likely depicts the Royal Family of Denmark, potentially intended for Rosenborg Castle. The drawing is executed in charcoal on paper and shows a full-length figure of Frederik V, standing and facing the viewer, with the outline of other figures visible in the background, suggesting the composition for the larger work. The drawing is a valuable insight into Tuscher’s working process and his artistic style. It is a testament to the artist’s skill and the importance of preparatory drawings in the creation of larger compositions. The drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the Danish royal court of the 18th century.