Sketch of angel for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception’ 1864

This is a preparatory sketch for the painting *The Immaculate Conception* by Józef Simmler, created in 1864. It shows an angel kneeling in prayer, a common motif in religious art, which captures the artist's preliminary exploration of form and composition for the larger work. The loose, gestural lines and emphasis on the figure’s posture highlight the preliminary nature of this drawing. It is a valuable window into the artistic process of the Polish painter, demonstrating his development of the figure’s pose and how this contributes to the overall composition.