Male figure carrying a tray with fowl, seen from below c. 1740 - 1750

This pen and wash drawing, created by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo around 1740-1750, depicts a male figure seen from below. The figure, possibly a servant, is carrying a tray with a fowl, likely a chicken or a bird, as part of a scene that is not fully visible. The sketch, with its loose and expressive lines, exemplifies Tiepolo's mastery of drawing and highlights his ability to capture the movement and weight of the figure in a dynamic and expressive way. Tiepolo's drawings were often preparatory sketches for larger paintings or fresco cycles.