Portretstudie van een onbekende vrouw 1774 - 1837

This charcoal drawing, titled "Portretstudie van een onbekende vrouw", was created by English artist Charles Howard Hodges between 1774 and 1837. The drawing depicts an unnamed woman, likely of the English aristocracy, seated and gazing slightly to her right, with her left hand resting on her lap. The artist's careful depiction of her subject's delicate features and the gentle curve of her neck gives the drawing a sense of intimacy, while the unfinished details suggest a quick sketch capturing a fleeting moment. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the drawing stands as a testament to Hodges' mastery of portraiture.