Male Figure in Contemporary Dress

in or after 1801

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The sketch shows the full body length of a person in a relaxed pose. The person has one hand resting on an elevated knee and the other hand slightly raised. The face is not detailed, with a simple oval shape suggesting the head's outline. The clothing is loosely sketched, indicating a long-sleeved garment without specific details. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain with a textured surface resembling rough or unfinished paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 16.2 x 7.9 cm (6 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1616

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

"1801" surmounted by a crown

Wikidata ID

Q64582564

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