Study for fresco 1925

"Study for Fresco" is a 1925 drawing by Italian artist Romualdo Locatelli (1905-1943). Executed in a realistic style, the piece depicts a seated, elderly man with a long beard, shown in profile, possibly a study for a larger fresco. Locatelli's attention to detail in capturing the figure's anatomy and drapery suggests an artist who was deeply invested in the craft of drawing. This study, while seemingly simple in its subject matter, demonstrates the foundational skills of a master draughtsman.