This drawing features several figures and heads sketched on a single sheet. There are three detailed head studies and two full figures. The heads display classical Grecian features and varying styles of hair. The largest drawing shows a seated figure draped in flowing garments, with a focus on anatomy, shading, and posture. Light pencil shading emphasizes form and the interplay of light and shade. The composition appears to be a practice piece or preparatory study exploring different angles and expressions in classical art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- black chalk and gray wash on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4589 × 3314 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original