Meisje met een voorwerp in de handen c. 1858

This is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Bastiaan de Poorter, dating back to around 1858. It depicts two studies of a young girl's head and shoulders, rendered with delicate, flowing lines and a light touch. The sketch captures the artist's keen observation of form and anatomy, as well as a sense of youthful innocence. The work is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, and provides a glimpse into De Poorter's artistic process.