Sheet of Studies: Seated Man, Head of a Dog, Seated Woman c. 18th century

Claude-Joseph Vernet’s "Sheet of Studies: Seated Man, Head of a Dog, Seated Woman" is a collection of quick sketches of figures and a dog. The figures are drawn in a relaxed, gestural style, capturing the essence of the pose and form. Vernet, known for his marine paintings, utilized these studies to develop his understanding of anatomy and composition. The drawing is executed in red chalk and pen and ink, demonstrating the artist’s skill in capturing light and shadow with different mediums.