Turkeys in a Venetian Farmyard, the third drawing in Tiepolo’s series of 59 scenes of contemporary life. c. 1791

"Turkeys in a Venetian Farmyard" (c. 1791) is a pen and brown ink drawing by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the son of the renowned Venetian painter Giambattista Tiepolo. This piece, part of a series of 59 scenes of contemporary life, depicts a lighthearted moment in a Venetian farmyard, with women chasing turkeys around a simple rural building. Tiepolo’s masterful use of line captures the lively scene and the distinct personalities of the figures, showcasing the artist's talent for capturing the nuances of everyday life.