preparatory study

They are either practice exercises or preparatory studies for paintings.

He had in the meantime begun his great work, to which these efforts were only preparatory studies.

He made his preparatory studies for the priesthood in Paris.

Made by the artist in 1950, when he was 70 years old, they were preparatory studies for a mural project that never happened.

He completed preparatory studies and then worked as a hotel keeper.

He completed preparatory studies, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1845.

This work required the most comprehensive preparatory studies, and it must have occupied him for years.

He completed preparatory studies and was employed in the manufacture of window glass.

He completed preparatory studies and studied law as a legal apprentice.

This program is an introductory or preparatory study in the area of emphasis selected.

Few drafts and preparatory studies were made, contrary to David's normal practice.

There exist four preparatory studies in oil, and several drawings related to the finished painting.

He attended the common schools and completed preparatory studies.

Along with my college preparatory studies I carried on the work of a practical student of natural history.

He was privately tutored at home and completed preparatory studies.

Three preparatory studies for the painting accompanied the gift.

He pursued preparatory studies and learned the printing trade.

He completed preparatory studies, and graduated from Williams College in 1804.

Some drawings are preparatory studies for paintings, while others are finished products.

We therefore require at least preparatory studies to establish what kind of legislation we need.

He completed preparatory studies and became a surveyor and a school teacher.

He is known to have completed preparatory studies.

"It's one of the few surviving preparatory studies for his facade painting, which no longer survives."

The aspirants could pursue their preparatory studies in public schools or have private tutors.

After completing preparatory studies, he moved with his father's family to Rutherford County.