Schets van een beeldje van een zittende naakte man 1795 - 1857

This preliminary sketch, *Schets van een beeldje van een zittende naakte man* (Sketch of a statuette of a seated nude man) by Woutherus Mol (1785-1857) depicts a study of a male nude figure and a female head. The drawing, executed in pencil, showcases the artist's masterful rendering of anatomy and form. Mol, a Dutch sculptor known for his figurative works, utilizes this sketch as a preparatory study, capturing the essence of the human form in a simplified yet expressive manner. This piece demonstrates the vital role of sketches within the artistic process, serving as a steppingstone for more elaborate finished sculptures.