Man Reaching Down and Two Studies of Heads (recto) by Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet

Man Reaching Down and Two Studies of Heads (recto) before 1698

jeanbaptistejouvenet

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amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Man Reaching Down and Two Studies of Heads (recto)" is a drawing by French artist Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet, created before 1698. The drawing depicts a single figure bending down, and two studies of heads, one on the left and one on the right. This is a preparatory study in red and black chalk, made in preparation for a larger work. Jouvenet's works are known for their dynamic composition and expressive figures, making this drawing an excellent example of his preparatory studies.