Sheet of Studies: Seated Man, Head of a Dog, Seated Woman

The drawings exhibit a loose, spontaneous quality, with Vernet employing a range of media to capture his subjects. The use of sfumato, a technique characterized by soft, blended lines, adds to the sketches' lifelike and informal feel.

Vernet created this drawing during his Italian sojourn, which began when he was twenty years old. The sketches reflect his practice of observing and recording everyday people, which he later incorporated into his paintings for aristocratic and tourist clients.