Sketches of Putti (recto); Study for Ornament (verso) c. 1837 - 1875

This pencil drawing by Alfred Stevens, a Belgian artist, is a study of human anatomy. Created sometime between 1837 and 1875, the drawing features multiple sketches of body parts, particularly the legs, feet, and hands. The artist uses a combination of hatching and cross-hatching to depict the forms and textures of the body. The work is a testament to Stevens' skill in anatomical rendering and underscores the artist's interest in the human form, which he would later translate into large-scale oil paintings.