Untitled

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a loose coat, sitting with one leg crossed. His hair is curly, and he holds a piece of paper in his left hand. The lines are soft, with some shading around his face and shoulders. The artist used quick, light strokes to suggest fabric and skin. The background is barely there—just a hint of a chair and a dog curled up below. Want to see how this style connects to a bigger art movement? Check out Romanticism.