The Giants

c. 1793

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image depicts a full-body line drawing of a male figure in a crouched position. The figure is shown from head to toe, slightly hunched forward. He has a broad and muscular build, with exaggeratedly large arms and legs. His facial features include deep-set eyes, a thick, wavy beard, and curled hair that covers his head. He looks slightly to the side with a focused expression. The figure appears to be nude as there is no visible clothing, and he is holding a small statue or figurine in his left hand, with fingers delicately wrapped around it. The background of the image is plain, done in a homogeneous brown hue with no additional objects or scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on brown tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 13 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1669


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582626

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