Standing Man Reading a Letter n.d.

This anonymous red chalk drawing, titled "Standing Man Reading a Letter," depicts a man in an 18th-century coat, breeches, and stockings, standing and reading a letter. The drawing is a study of figure and form, focusing on the subtle details of the man's posture and the way his hand holds the letter. It is likely that this drawing served as a preliminary study for a larger work. The artist, unknown and undated, created this delicate study in a style that reflects the classicism of the time.