Preparing to Run; Running; Striking

published 1829

George Scharf after John Flaxman

Associated Names
George Scharf

Artist, German, 1788 - 1860

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows outlined figures in athletic poses with dashed lines indicating movement or positions. Two figures at the top appear to be preparing to run and running. Below, a pair of figures show the progression of a striking action, with one figure appearing to thrust forward and the other showing an overhead gesture. The composition conveys elements of balance and motion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26 × 19 cm (10 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1706

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.30

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032573

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