Studies for Groups of Walking Dressed Figures 1712 - 1793

"Studies for Groups of Walking Dressed Figures" is a drawing by Venetian artist Francesco Guardi, completed between 1712 and 1793. The drawing shows a group of figures in various poses, some standing, some walking. The artist's signature can be seen on the lower left corner of the drawing. The loose brushstrokes and sketchy style of the drawing are typical of Guardi's work. His drawings often focused on capturing the movement and energy of everyday life in Venice, and this work is no exception.