Meisje, leunend op een balustrade 1847 - 1899

This pencil sketch, "Meisje, leunend op een balustrade," by Jacob Maris, is a study for a larger work. The sketchy lines, a hallmark of Maris's style, capture a fleeting moment, likely a young woman leaning against a railing. Though the details are minimal, a sense of the scene is evident through the artist's use of light and shadow. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the creative process of one of the Netherlands' most celebrated artists.