Extent of Motion Shown in Two Figures

published 1829

George Scharf after John Flaxman

Associated Names
George Scharf

Artist, German, 1788 - 1860

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

This drawing depicts a study on the extent of motion in the human skeleton. Two outlined human figures in profile are surrounded by arcs and labeled points indicating possible range of motion for various limbs and body parts. The left figure shows circular arcs around the head and upper body, while the right figure focuses on the arms and legs. Lettered points correspond to notes below, explaining the type of movement each arc represents. The drawing is a diagram illustrating possible directions and limits of body movements, perhaps for anatomical or mechanical study.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.1 × 26.4 cm (7 1/2 × 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1704

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.28

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032549

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