Design for a Monument

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of an architectural structure with a coat of arms. The drawing depicts a monument or architectural facade with a prominent archway. Above the arch, there is a helmet and shield design, with the shield featuring a lion emblem. The design also includes decorative motifs on either side of the shield. The use of shading and hatching creates depth. Below the main drawing, there is a smaller, simplified sketch of the same or similar structure. The composition is clean and symmetrical, with the reuse of the same motif.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with gray wash

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.4 x 17.9 cm (8 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.539


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582503

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