Studie til det Rybergske familiebillede; Fru Rybergs figur og højre hånd med en parasol 1796 - 1797

This preparatory study, *Studie til det Rybergske familiebillede; Fru Rybergs figur og højre hånd med en parasol*, is a pencil and red chalk drawing by Jens Juel from 1796-1797. This piece is a preparatory study for the painting *The Ryberg Family*. It features a partial figure of a woman, likely Mrs. Ryberg, holding a parasol in her right hand. The figure is rendered in a detailed and precise manner, suggesting that Juel was already working out the composition and details for the larger painting. This sketch exemplifies the meticulous planning that Juel employed in his work.