Kompositionsudkast til det Rybergske familiebillede; til højre udkast til en siddende kvindefigur 1796 - 1797

"Kompositionsudkast til det Rybergske familiebillede" is a preliminary sketch for a larger painting by Jens Juel, a prominent Danish portrait painter. Created between 1796 and 1797, this red chalk drawing captures the initial composition for the Ryberg family portrait. The sketch features figures arranged in a formal setting, with a couple standing on the left and figures seated on the right. The loose and expressive lines suggest Juel's preliminary exploration of the figures' poses and the overall layout of the final composition. This work provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's creative process and his initial ideas for this significant commission. The drawing, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, reveals Juel's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human form.