Drapery Studies [verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 20.7 x 17.8 cm (8 1/8 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1644.b

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Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of small sketches depicting human figures in different poses with a focus on balance and motion. The page includes several pencil sketches organized on the right side, each marked with a number ranging from 1 to 9. At the top, the handwritten title "Balance of the figure by the Arms" is present. Each small sketch illustrates different movements of figures with an emphasis on how arms contribute to balance. On the left of the page, there is a faint, larger sketch that appears less defined. The layout of the page and the style of the pencil work suggest an artist's study or exploration of form and function.

Figures Illustrating Balance and Perspective [recto]

John Flaxman

1755

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Side view; lower center in graphite: Drapery; (figures numbered in graphite 5 through 9)

Watermarks

Fleur-de-lis (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q64582599

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