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This sheet of paper contains several small scenes and inscriptions by Nicolai Abildgaard. It likely dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. Abildgaard was a prominent figure in the Danish art world, serving as director of the Academy of Fine Arts. The sketches here appear to be studies for larger compositions, perhaps history paintings or theatrical designs. We see figures in dramatic poses, architectural settings, and even what looks like stage machinery. The artist’s notes and letter practice suggest a mind at work, constantly learning and experimenting with ideas. Abildgaard's career reflects the shifting social and political landscape of his time. As a leading artist in a period of revolution and reform, he had to navigate the expectations of the royal court and the emerging ideals of Enlightenment. Art historians can research Abildgaard’s correspondence and the archives of the Academy to better understand the institutional forces that shaped his work and how he may have challenged those norms.