Study for Pilgrim's Progress (?)

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of figures in motion with some surrounding drapery. The line drawing depicts a scene with multiple human-like forms. On the right, there are two figures, one appears to be in armor, walking to the left, while another figure behind is also in motion. The central area of the composition contains a cluster of figures that are interacting with flowing drapery. On the left side, there is a smaller figure which seems to be in a bent over posture. The lines are simple, outlining the figures and the flow of garments without intricate detail. The entire composition has a sense of motion and dynamism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.5 x 24.2 cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.542


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582506

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