Study for Pygmalion 1870

This 1870 charcoal drawing by Edward Burne-Jones is a study for his renowned painting "Pygmalion". The piece captures a female figure in a state of repose, her arms crossed over her chest, hinting at a sense of vulnerability and introspection. This preliminary study highlights Burne-Jones's meticulous approach to his artwork, revealing the artist's process of developing and refining his compositions. The graceful lines and delicate shading of the drawing are characteristic of Burne-Jones's aesthetic and pre-Raphaelite style.