Voorstudie voor het geschilderde portret van Mr. George Isaac Bruce 1774 - 1837

This charcoal drawing, created by Charles Howard Hodges between 1774 and 1837, is a preparatory study for a portrait of Mr. George Isaac Bruce. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hodges' skillful use of charcoal to capture the likeness of his subject. The detail of Bruce's clothing and the emphasis on his face suggests a focus on realism and the depiction of individual character. This study provides insight into Hodges' artistic process and the evolution of his final portrait of Mr. Bruce.