Two Women's Heads

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image is a sketch showing two figures. Both figures are depicted from the shoulders up. The figure on the left is in profile, facing left, with gently arched features, a straight nose, and slightly downturned lips, with hair suggestively styled around the ear. The figure on the right is positioned slightly behind the first, with their chin resting on their crossed arms, directing their gaze to the viewer. This figure's face is more forward-facing, with almond-shaped eyes, a slender nose, and subtle lips, and their hair is suggested to be tied or styled back. There are no distinctive details of clothing, and the background is plain, with the focus solely on the pencil sketching of the two figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.3 x 22.7 cm (10 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.553


Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Horn surmounted by crown

Wikidata ID

Q64582517

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