Schetsen van een arm en een op de rug geziene man 1808 - 1863

This preparatory drawing by Eugène Delacroix, "Schetsen van een arm en een op de rug geziene man," showcases the artist's masterful rendering of the human form. Dating back to the early 19th century, the sketch displays a detailed study of a man's back and an outstretched arm, meticulously rendered in graphite on paper. The drawing serves as a testament to Delacroix's meticulous approach to anatomical representation and his ability to capture the complexities of human anatomy. These sketches, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offer a glimpse into the creative process of one of the leading figures of the Romantic art movement, Eugène Delacroix.