Udkast til maleriet " Chione dræbt på jagten af den krænkede Diana" 1864 - 1867

This pencil sketch by Danish artist L.A. Schou is a preliminary study for his painting "Chione killed by the offended Diana" which is an interpretation of the Greek myth of the nymph Chione, punished by the goddess Diana for her hubris. Schou's preparatory work shows his artistic process of developing a large-scale composition. The sketch, dated 1864-1867, reveals the artist's focus on the figure of Diana, emphasizing her pose and the dramatic impact of the scene. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.