Two Studies of Bearded Men; verso: Studies after Antique Sculpture 1750 - 1814

Bartholomaeus Ignaz Weiss’s *Two Studies of Bearded Men* (1750-1814) is a delicate drawing of two men, possibly studies for a larger composition. Executed with black chalk and red chalk, the sheet demonstrates Weiss’s focus on anatomy and detail as seen in the meticulously rendered facial features and the subtle shading of the beards. *Two Studies of Bearded Men* is a significant work within Weiss’s oeuvre, exemplifying his skilled use of line and his keen interest in the human form.