Study of a Semi-Reclining Figure

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image depicts a sketch of a person's body, captured from the waist to their feet. The person is in a bent-over position, with a curved back and arms extended forward above their head. Their head is resting on or nestled between their arms. The facial features are not distinct, but the outline of the head is visible, suggesting short or tightly bound hair. The figure is nude with no clothing lines visible. The background is a plain, light-colored paper, emphasizing the bodily form and posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 16.9 cm (9 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.546


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582510

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