Studieblad met vrouwenfiguur in 19e eeuws costuum, en andere figuren 1832 - 1885

"Studie blad met vrouwenfiguur in 19e eeuws costuum, en andere figuren" is a drawing by Rodolphe Bresdin, dating from 1832-1885. The piece features four female figures, each in a different 19th century costume. One woman, seated in the lower center, appears to be playing a lute, while others are standing or partially obscured. This sketch exemplifies Bresdin's detailed and expressive line work, which he employed throughout his career. This type of preparatory study was common in his practice, as he often used sketches to develop ideas for larger paintings. The drawing's intimate scale and its focus on the female figure are characteristic of Bresdin's artistic interests.