Studie til et portræt af en siddende ung mand med et stykke papir i hånden. Halvfigur en face 1766 - 1769

This charcoal drawing, *Studie til et portræt af en siddende ung mand med et stykke papir i hånden. Halvfigur en face,* was created by Danish artist Jens Juel between 1766 and 1769. Juel was a prominent portrait artist of his time, known for his refined style and realistic depictions. This preliminary study, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the likeness of a young man in a seated pose, holding a piece of paper. The drawing's intimate scale and the subtle use of charcoal on blue paper create a sense of immediacy and intimacy, highlighting Juel's meticulous approach to portraiture.