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Design for a Monument

John Flaxman

Associated Names

John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a scene with vertical columns or pillars arranged in a line. The drawing is sketched with pencil on paper, showing faint outlines of arches or a frieze at the top. The details are minimal, with light lines hinting at form. The scene conveys a sense of symmetry and balance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 4.9 x 13.3 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.1666

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64582623

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