Study of two women to the painting ‘Entombment’ 1850

This graphite drawing by Józef Simmler from 1850, entitled "Study of two women to the painting ‘Entombment’", serves as a preparatory study for a larger, more complex painting. Simmler, a Polish painter active in the mid-19th century, expertly captured the figures in a simple yet expressive style. The composition, a study of two women, likely represents mourners from the scene of Christ's entombment. Simmler’s delicate use of shading highlights the contours of the figures, creating a sense of depth and volume within the drawing. This study, like many of his works, embodies the academic art movement with its emphasis on classical form and meticulous detail.