Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image features multiple human figures drawn in light pencil on a blank sheet of paper. The figures are shown in various poses and groupings but none show the entire body in detail. Many sketches show individuals sitting, kneeling, or leaning, with some figures appearing to interact in a seated position. The facial features are not distinctly drawn, with simple curves suggesting heads with undefined features. Hair details are also minimal, outlined but not detailed. The figures do not have specific clothing details, as the focus is on form and posture rather than attire. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background of the image is blank, with the sole focus on the scattered pencil sketches without additional details or context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite//compositionally unrelated ink and wash on verso

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.9 x 20 cm (5 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1593


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

other hand, on verso: John Flaxman Esqr / Buckingham Street / answer / [Fitzroy] Square (sheet previously folded in thirds; remains of sealing wax lLv)

Wikidata ID

Q64582538

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