Giovanni Paolo PaniniItalian, 1691–1765Three Figure Studies
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Where is “Three Figure Studies” now? Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Not on view at present. Checked October 7, 2026.
Los Angeles, United States
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About the work
Giovanni Paolo Panini probably made this study of three men in varied poses to provide figure types for his views of Rome, called *vedute.* Although he usually focused on elaborate architecture, he gave a sense of scale and humanity to his scenes by adding numerous small figures performing various tasks. Panini drew these figures very quickly with thick black chalk lines, later adding gray wash in a range of strengths. He first lightly sketched in the overall form of the central figure, then added layers of wash to define the creases in his breeches and jacket. The darkest washes represent the shadows.
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In the life of Giovanni Paolo Panini
The whole life1717–1765 · Workplace
Rome
1745
Son born: Francesco Pannini
1747
Inventory of the Sacchetti collection
Together with Giacomo Zoboli he draws up an inventory of the Sacchetti collection, bought by Pope Benedict XIV to form the original core of the nascent Capitoline Picture Gallery. Among his portraits is one of Benedict XIV himself.
