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

Wikidata ID

Q64582623

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