Drapery Study for "A Venus" 1863 - 1873

"Drapery Study for 'A Venus'" is a preparatory drawing by Albert Joseph Moore, dating from 1863 to 1873. Executed in graphite on paper, the study features a detailed rendering of drapery draped over a chair, likely a preparatory study for his painting "A Venus". This study exemplifies Moore's meticulous approach to capturing the delicate textures and folds of fabric, a characteristic prevalent in his later works. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.