Artwork

Group of women, Preliminary study for the painting, The Golden Stairs

Group of women, Preliminary study for the painting, The Golden Stairs is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Group of women, Preliminary study for The Golden Stairs is a 1872 artwork by 22405_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Group of women, Preliminary study for The Golden Stairs is a 1872 artwork by 22405_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. This piece serves as a preliminary sketch for the larger work, The Golden Stairs.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts two women in long, flowing robes standing closely together, their simple yet expressive faces capturing a moment of quiet interaction. They hold a cloth or fabric between them, suggesting a collaborative or shared activity.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose and quick lines, the drawing conveys a soft, unfinished quality, indicative of its preliminary nature. The artist's focus was on capturing the women's poses and the dynamic movement of their robes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872 by 22405_person, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains as a precursor study to The Golden Stairs.