Standing male figure seen from behind c. 1740 - 1750

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a prominent Italian artist of the 18th century, created this ink and wash drawing. The subject is a standing male figure, portrayed from the back. The drawing's loose and gestural style is characteristic of Tiepolo's preparatory sketches. The artist's masterful handling of light and shadow gives a sense of volume and depth to the figure, despite being viewed from behind. This quick sketch exemplifies Tiepolo's skill in capturing the human form with expressive lines.