Schets van een staand meisje 1865 - 1930

"Schets van een staand meisje" (Sketch of a Standing Girl) is a graphite drawing created between 1865 and 1930 by Dutch artist Jac van Looij (1855-1930). The sketch depicts a young woman in a simple, loose-fitting dress, standing in a relaxed pose. Van Looij's signature is visible in the lower right corner. The quick, gestural lines suggest the artist was primarily focused on capturing the figure's form and movement rather than creating a highly detailed portrait. This sketch exemplifies the artistic practice of drawing as a way to study the human figure and develop one's skill as a painter.