Study Sheet with Seated Figures 1705 - 1715

This preparatory drawing, "Study Sheet with Seated Figures," by Alessandro Magnasco, is a collection of seven figures. Each one is rendered in pen and brown wash with a loose, expressive style. The artist's quick strokes capture the poses and movements of the figures with minimal details. These studies, likely for a larger composition, showcase Magnasco's signature style that combines elements of realism with a hint of caricature, emphasizing the figures' individual expressions. The drawing is dated between 1705 and 1715, and it provides an insight into the creative process of the celebrated Italian painter, Alessandro Magnasco.