Sketches of angels for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception’ 1864

This pencil sketch by Polish artist Józef Simmler, created in 1864, comprises three studies of angels for his painting *The Immaculate Conception*. The drawing captures the delicate beauty and innocence of the angels in a series of poses, each conveying a different emotion. The artist's use of hatching and shading creates a sense of volume and depth, giving the angels a lifelike presence. These preliminary sketches reveal Simmler's meticulous approach to his art, as he carefully crafted the figures before transferring them to the final composition.