Figuurstudie van een zittende vrouw met gebedenboekje in de hand, bij haar Statenbijbel Possibly 1888

This charcoal drawing by Dutch artist David Bles depicts a seated woman holding a small book in her lap, presumably a prayer book. The woman appears to be in contemplation, with her hand resting on her chin and her gaze directed downwards. The drawing is a study of the woman’s figure, likely in preparation for a larger artwork. The work is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and dates back to 1888, showcasing Bles’s meticulous attention to detail and skill in depicting human figures.