Sphinx with Reclining Figures in Foreground

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a sketch of an individual from the chest up. The person is depicted facing forward with almond-shaped eyes and a simple line for the mouth. They wear a head covering that falls over the shoulders. The sketch suggests a robe or similar garment. There is no jewelry or objects in their hands. Below the figure, there is an outline of an object or platform. To the side, there is a faint drawing of a creature or artifact with defined features like a beak or long snout. The background is empty with aged paper as the surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.8 x 14.4 cm (6 5/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1591


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582536

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