Design for a Medal Representing Saint George and the Dragon

c. 1800?

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of an abstract circular figure. The drawing is composed of lightly sketched lines that suggest the outline of a circular form. The strokes are loose and organic, with a rough texture. There is a sense of motion within the circular form, as indicated by the swirling lines and curves. The drawing is monochrome, using only a single shade of graphite or pencil. The piece hints at movement and fluidity but remains largely interpretive, with an open-ended composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 5.8 x 5.9 cm (2 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1655


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: St George; on verso in graphite: Design for medal

Wikidata ID

Q64582610

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