The image is a sketch showing multiple figures and partial studies. To the left, there is a seated figure depicted from the waist up. This figure is draped in flowing garments and appears to be wearing a turban. The face is lightly sketched, with a hint of a beard and contemplative expression. Nearby, several sketches of individual hands and faces are drawn in various orientations. To the right, a standing figure is drawn from the waist up, dressed in a long coat with elaborate designs and a prominent tall hat, facing to the side. The facial features of this figure are minimally detailed. The sketch is composed on a plain, light background, with subtle stains and marks visible. The illustrations appear to be done in pencil with some red markings on the bottom left. The overall scene is one of an artist's exploration of form and figure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 1730s
- Medium
- black chalk (with extraneous marks in red chalk) on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3442 × 3772 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original