Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of various abstract and sketchy figures distributed across the page. The drawing features an array of unclear and numerous small outlines that resemble gestural sketches of figures or forms. These drawings are scattered in a loosely organized manner, some overlapping, others standing alone. The use of light pencil strokes suggests a preliminary study or an artist experimenting with different forms and angles. There is no color, providing a stark and simple contrast between the pencil and the paper. The largest form in the center could be interpreted as a face or head-like structure with other smaller ambiguous figures surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.9 x 19.3 cm (4 11/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1623


Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64582573

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