French school; beginning of the 19th century.

French school; beginning of the XIX century.
"Omphale" and "Vitellus".
Pencil on paper (x2).
They show discolorations, some wrinkles and damages in the frame.
Measurements: 60 x 45 cm (x2); 64 x 49 cm (frames, x2).
Set of drawings in which Omphale is presented with the skin of the lion of Nemea on his head, while the other shows the bust of the emperor Vitellus. Studies are often used to understand the problems involved in depicting subjects and to plan the elements to be used in finished works, such as light, color, form, perspective, and composition. Studies can have more impact than more elaborately planned work because of the new insights the artist gains as he or she explores the subject matter. Such details help reveal the thought processes and techniques of many artists. Studies even date back to the early Italian Renaissance, from where art historians have kept some of Michelangelo's studies.