Comfort the Afflicted

c. 1790

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows two figures lying down on a fabric-covered surface. The figure on the left is reclined with arms folded beneath them, facing the figure on the right. The figure on the right is in a semi-reclining position, with their head supported by their hand. Both figures have long flowing hair and closed eyes, wearing loose garments. The background is a simple shaded area to enhance the contrast of the figures against the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with gray and brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.3 x 45.6 cm (5 1/4 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.72.7

  • Series Title

    Acts of Mercy: no.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon (Lugt undescribed)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Comfort the Afflicted

Wikidata ID

Q64582641

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