Head of a Man Wearing a High Collar 1696 - 1770

This drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a master of the Rococo period, depicts the head of a man wearing a high collar. The artist's masterful use of pen and brown wash creates a sense of depth and dimension, emphasizing the subject's wrinkles and the texture of his beard. Tiepolo’s distinctive style is evident in the flowing lines and subtle shading that bring the figure to life. This study, likely created between 1696 and 1770, demonstrates Tiepolo's skill in capturing the human form with both precision and expressiveness.