This graphite sketch by Maurice Prendergast captures a standing figure with the loose, gestural line work characteristic of his preparatory drawings. The work exemplifies Prendergast's practice of filling sketchbooks with figure studies and compositional notes during his travels, in this case documenting scenes from The Dells. The economy of line and attention to posture demonstrate the artist's keen observational skill and his interest in capturing the essential form of the human figure.