Study of Neptune and Sea Creatures (?)

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a series of abstract sketches with loose, curving lines and sharp angles. The upper drawing features overlapping contours suggesting a figure amidst a cluster, resembling rocks or vines. Below, two smaller sketches depict abstract forms of kneeling figures, with one potentially gesturing towards an upright figure, conveying a scene of interaction. The figures are simplified into minimal representations of human forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10 x 16.8 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.545

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582509

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