Study probably for one of the figures on the recto 1750 - 1808

This is a preparatory drawing for a larger work by Samuel Shelley, a British artist. Created sometime between 1750 and 1808, the drawing is a study in graphite on paper, likely for a figure in a painting. The faint outlines of the figure are visible against the pale background, suggesting a preliminary exploration of composition and form. The drawing is a testament to the meticulous process of artistic creation. The drawing is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark.