Zittende vrouw en kopstudie 1842

"Zittende vrouw en kopstudie" (Seated Woman and Head Study) is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist Pieter van Loon, created in 1842. This small-scale work, measuring just 246 mm by 111 mm, depicts a seated woman with her head turned slightly to the side, and a separate head study below. This drawing is a study for a larger work and offers a glimpse into van Loon's artistic process as he explored the human form and composition. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing detail and expression through the medium of pencil.