Group of Many Figures
1780
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1780
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a long line of people moving in a crowd. Some hold sticks, others wear hats or cloaks. The colors are mostly brown and gray, like old paper. The figures look hurried, all facing different ways. The artist used quick, loose strokes—no sharp lines, just rough shapes. It feels like a snapshot of a busy moment, not a polished scene. Look up Guardi, Francesco next to see more of his fast, sketchy style.
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