Etude de la Vierge du Jugement Dernier de la Chapelle Sixtine à Rome, par Michel-Ange c. 19th century

This 19th-century study by Léon Bonnat depicts a seated figure, likely a female figure, with her arms crossed and head bowed. This study, executed in a loose and expressive style, likely served as preparation for a larger work. Bonnat, a prominent French academic artist, was known for his skillful use of charcoal and his keen observation of the human form, which are evident in this study. The artist's fascination with the work of Michelangelo, specifically the Sistine Chapel, is evident in the subject matter of this drawing. This charcoal study of a figure from Michelangelo's Last Judgement highlights Bonnat's admiration for the master and his own meticulous approach to drawing.