Jeune homme au bâton

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, vers 1765

The image is a sketch of a person seen from behind, in a walking or gesturing pose. The figure has curly hair, and their right arm is extended forward. The clothing is depicted with loose strokes to show folds and movement. The background is plain. The sketch has a rough and expressive style with strong lines and shading.
Artiste
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datation
vers 1765
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Plume et encre brune, lavis brun, sur papier vergé
Dimensions
15,9 × 10,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image is a sketch of a person seen from behind, in a walking or gesturing pose. The figure has curly hair, and their right arm is extended forward. The clothing is depicted with loose strokes to show folds and movement. The background is plain. The sketch has a rough and expressive style with strong lines and shading.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi