Studies for a Triumphal Arch Surmounted by Britannia [recto and verso]

probably 1799

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a pencil sketch of an ornate architectural structure, possibly an archway or gateway, slightly off-center to the right. The perspective is facing the structure, with blurred lines possibly indicating symmetrical features. The horizon is ambiguous, with it seemingly aligning with the base of the structures. There are no visible backgrounds, and the emphasis is on the outline of the structure. The sketch is light and rough, with varying levels of darkness in the strokes. The color scheme is limited to shades of gray on a textured beige paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 3.5 x 14.9 cm (1 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.532


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582495

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