Drawing for the portrait to His Royal Highness Vittorio Emanuele 1938

This oil sketch by Italian artist Romualdo Locatelli, completed in 1938, is a portrait of Vittorio Emanuele, a young child, who is looking up and laughing. The sketch is characterized by the artist's loose brushstrokes, which creates a sense of movement and energy. The sketch is a preparatory study for a larger portrait, and shows the artist's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject. Locatelli was known for his portraits, and this sketch is a prime example of his work.