Siddende vinget genius, i baggrunden træer; i højre side et karikeret hoved 1743 - 1809

This pen and ink drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, a Danish artist, is a preparatory study for a larger work. The central figure is a seated winged genius, depicted in a classical style against a background of trees. The sketch is part of a larger series of preparatory drawings for Abildgaard's "Mythology for Children," a collection of illustrations meant to educate children about Greek and Roman mythology. The piece, like many of Abildgaard's works, demonstrates the artist's interest in classical themes and forms, often incorporating idealized figures and allegorical imagery.