Donkey Stretching a Hind Leg

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a donkey with a saddle. The image shows a pencil sketch of a donkey in profile with a saddle on its back. The lines are lightly drawn to show the donkey's shape, ears, body, and tail. Minimal detailing and basic shading are used to suggest form and volume. The drawing appears to be a simple and unfinished study or quick sketch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.2 x 13.9 cm (4 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.519

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64582481

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