A preparatory sketch by pop art master Tom Wesselmann, this working drawing offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind his iconic *Great American Nude* series. The drawing likely captures Wesselmann's bold, reductive approach to the female form, distilling the figure into simplified contours and flat, graphic shapes that would become hallmarks of his finished works. As a study for *Great American Nude #98*, it bridges the gap between initial concept and the vibrant, provocative compositions for which Wesselmann became celebrated.