Udsigten over København set fra Frederiksberg bakke. Baggrundsstudie til portræt af Frederik den sjette som und kronprins 1781

This pencil sketch by Danish artist Jens Juel, created in 1781, depicts a panoramic view of Copenhagen from Frederiksberg Bakke. The artwork, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a preparatory study for a larger portrait of Frederik VI as Crown Prince. Juel's delicate lines capture the cityscape with a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the prominent spires and structures of the Danish capital. The composition's emphasis on the cityscape underscores the importance of royal patronage and urban development in 18th-century Denmark.