Vrouwen in klederdracht 1874

This preliminary pencil sketch, “Vrouwen in klederdracht,” was created in 1874 by the English artist George Clausen (1852-1912). The artwork, likely a preparatory study for a larger composition, features several figures in traditional Dutch clothing, known as “klederdracht,” suggesting a focus on capturing the details and forms of these garments. The quick, gestural lines and the overall informality of the sketch point towards a spontaneous and observational approach to composition, characteristic of Clausen’s artistic style.