Three Groups of Figures

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing featuring abstract forms and shapes resembling human-like figures. The drawing shows three loosely sketched figures in a minimalist style. The central figure appears to portray a bent form interacting with a smaller shape beneath. To the left, there is another bent form mirroring the posture of the central figure, suggesting repetition or motion. On the right, a vertical arrangement of circular forms could represent a simplified, abstract figure in motion. Soft pencil lines on a neutral background give the drawing an unfinished, exploratory quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 5.9 x 7.8 cm (2 5/16 x 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1659


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582614

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