Ikke anvendt dragtstudie til portrættet af admiralinde Marie Elisabeth 1790s

"Ikke anvendt dragtstudie til portrættet af admiralinde Marie Elisabeth" is a red chalk drawing by Danish artist Jens Juel, dating from the 1790s. This study is a preparatory sketch for a larger portrait of Admiralinde Marie Elisabeth, a woman of prominent social standing. Juel was a significant figure in Danish portraiture, known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the likeness of his sitters. This study, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the artist's working process and emphasizes the importance of drapery in conveying social status and personality in portraiture.