Antique Battle Scene (?)

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of abstract, loosely sketched forms that suggest energetic, dynamic human figures engaged in movement or dance. The drawing is composed of lightly penciled lines on a plain, off-white background, indicating a raw and unfinished sketch. The lines create an interplay of shapes that hint at a collection of figures, some with raised arms, suggesting a scene of action or interaction among the forms. The sketch captures a sense of flow and motion while remaining abstract and open to interpretation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.1 x 24.7 cm (2 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.514


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 2

Wikidata ID

Q64582474

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