Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image displays faint pencil sketches composed of rounded and curved lines forming various abstract shapes arranged in a grid-like format on the page. Each shape is contained within rectangular frames. Some shapes resemble clusters of clouds or organic, flowing forms. The sketches suggest familiar elements such as human silhouettes or gatherings, reminiscent of figures in motion. The abstract nature invites the viewer to draw connections to communal gatherings or storytelling scenes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.1 x 18 cm (8 11/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1597


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

unknown hand, upper center verso in pen and brown ink: Sir, / After Mr. Frere had taken

Wikidata ID

Q64582542

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