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Sheet of Architectural and Figure Studies

John Flaxman

Associated Names

John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of architectural structures and a figure. The sketch consists of light pencil lines showing classical buildings, columns, pediments, and a statue. A rough figure or statue is present in the lower right corner. The drawing appears unfinished, with several untouched areas. The composition suggests a draft or conceptual development for architectural ideas.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on laid paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 20.1 x 26.5 cm (7 15/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.534

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Britannia

Wikidata ID

Q64582497

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