Kompositionsstudie til portræt i hel figur af Frederik den sjette som ung kronprins 1781

Jens Juel's "Kompositionsstudie til portræt i hel figur af Frederik den sjette som ung kronprins" is a preliminary sketch for a larger portrait of the young Crown Prince Frederik, later King Frederik VI of Denmark. Completed in 1781, this pen and ink drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the prince in a relaxed pose, leaning against a decorative urn, with a hint of a landscape in the background. The composition is simple yet effective, highlighting Juel's skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artistic process of portraiture during the 18th century and the early stages of a major commission.