Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn

in or after 1795

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a figure standing among other prone figures. The central figure is shown in a dynamic pose, with their hands raised to their face. The image also includes abstract and loosely sketched additional forms that suggest movement or a spectral presence. The lines are delicate and light, depicting the human form in a simple yet expressive manner. The fallen figures are rendered in a similar style, hinting at a narrative of action or drama unfolding within the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.2 x 15.6 cm (6 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.522

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

1795 (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q64582484

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