Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of abstract figures and forms. It shows rough, sketch-like lines representing human figures. On the right side, a row of figures is close together, potentially pointing or gesturing. Some fluid shapes on the left could be additional figures or forms. The lines are loose and suggestive, conveying motion or activity. The drawing has minimal shading, focusing on simplicity and spontaneity of lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite; verso graphite only

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 8.7 x 10 cm (3 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1602

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582548

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