Study of Two Women 1750 - 1760

"Study of Two Women" is a black chalk drawing by Etienne Jeaurat, a French artist known for his figure studies and portraits. Created between 1750-1760, this piece showcases Jeaurat's masterful use of line and shading to capture the forms and postures of two women, one standing and the other seated. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle gradations of tone convey a sense of realism and movement, characteristic of Jeaurat's style, while its intimate scale suggests a preparatory study for a larger composition. The piece is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.