Double-sided Sheet: (recto) Study of Draperies; (verso) Study of a Standing Female Nude in a Beckoning PoseTurned toward Left. 1700 - 1767

This red chalk drawing by Italian artist Giacomo Zoboli is a study of drapery and the human form. The sheet features two studies on either side. One side shows a study of drapery, while the other shows a standing female nude. The female figure is rendered in a gestural and dynamic pose, with the artist focusing on the play of light and shadow on the figure’s body. These types of preparatory drawings were common in the 18th century, and they served as a means for artists to develop their skills in anatomy and composition. The drawing’s delicate lines and subtle shading are characteristic of Zoboli's style.