Study of Two Small Girls c. 1725

This red chalk drawing, *Study of Two Small Girls* by Nicolas Lancret, depicts two young women in elaborate dresses, likely drawn from life. The piece demonstrates Lancret's skill in capturing the elegance and grace of 18th-century French fashion. The artist's signature, "Lancret," can be found at the lower right corner of the sheet. This study, created around 1725, showcases Lancret's development as a painter of figures and reveals the artist's keen eye for detail.