Studie voor een portret van E. de Goncourt 1890 - 1896

This detailed pencil drawing, "Studie voor een portret van E. de Goncourt," is a study for a portrait of the French writer Edmond de Goncourt, executed by the Dutch artist Philip Zilcken between 1890 and 1896. The work is a preparatory sketch for a larger portrait, displaying Zilcken's keen eye for detail and capturing the sitter's likeness in a striking profile. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Zilcken's mastery of draftsmanship and offers a glimpse into the artistic process behind a finished portrait.