Studies of Walking Figures 1712 - 1793

"Studies of Walking Figures" is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper by Italian artist Francesco Guardi, dated between 1712 and 1793. The drawing depicts a series of sketches of figures in motion, captured in Guardi's signature loose and expressive style. This work showcases Guardi's interest in capturing the movement and energy of everyday life, which he would later translate into his famous Venetian cityscape paintings. Guardi's sketches are a valuable insight into his artistic process and demonstrate his skill in capturing the human form in motion.