Studie van een staande vrouw 1849 - 1917

This study of a standing woman, executed in pencil on paper, is a work by the Dutch Symbolist painter Matthijs Maris, dating from sometime between 1849 and 1917. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to Maris's significant contributions to Dutch art. The loose, sketchy style and subtle shading of this study offer insight into Maris's creative process, highlighting the artist's focus on capturing the essence of his subject rather than meticulous detail. The study, a mere 210 x 160 mm in size, exemplifies Maris's exploration of human form and emotion.