Sketches of a Gentleman 

"Sketches of a Gentleman" is a drawing by Jacques André Portail, a French artist of the 18th century. The work captures the essence of fashionable dress and posture in the era, with six figures depicted in various poses. Executed in red chalk, the drawing highlights the artist's ability to capture movement and form with delicate lines and subtle shading. Portail's work is considered an important example of 18th-century French drawing, offering insight into the social and artistic conventions of the time.