Sketch for the painting ‘Farewell to Wacław with Maria’ 1847

This preliminary sketch by Józef Simmler, dated 1847, is a study for the painting "Farewell to Wacław with Maria." The drawing depicts a man and a woman embracing, possibly a farewell scene. In the background, a group of figures can be seen departing on horseback, suggesting a scene of departure and separation. The sketch is drawn in pencil on paper, with a grid overlay to help the artist with composition and proportions. This preparatory drawing exemplifies the creative process of a 19th-century artist, offering a glimpse into Simmler's artistic thinking before he embarked on the final oil painting.