Two drinking men c. 1740 - 1770

Francesco Guardi's "Two Drinking Men" is a pen and brown wash drawing depicting two men, one holding a drinking glass aloft in a celebratory gesture, likely a sketch for a larger composition. Guardi, known for his vedute (cityscape views) of Venice, often incorporated everyday scenes and figures in his works. This drawing, dating from around 1740-1770, showcases Guardi's talent for capturing fleeting moments and expressing a sense of movement through loose, expressive lines and washes. The drawing is housed at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, Germany.