Woman in Profile

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image depicts a sketch of a person from the waist up, drawn in a side profile. The person seems to be seated with their head slightly tilted downward, looking at an object in their hands. The facial features are delicately outlined, with the nose and lips faintly suggested. The hair is loosely sketched and falls gently around the head. The clothing is implied through light lines, indicating a simple garment. The person appears to be holding a book or paper. The background is plain with the texture of the paper, without any additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.5 x 6.9 cm (4 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1609


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582555

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