Studies of Crowing Rooster and Reclining Figures [recto and verso]

late 18th/early 19th century

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of various sketches and scenes. The medium is pencil on paper with multiple sketched elements filling the sheet. In the upper left corner, there is a rough sketch of a rooster or similar bird with exaggerated feathers and squawking posture. Below it, another rooster or bird sketch is present. Other sections of the drawing show rough outlines of seated figures. Additionally, there is a rectangular shape on the right side of the paper. The drawings appear to be quick studies or ideas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.9 x 20.8 cm (6 1/4 x 8 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1621


Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Figure in triple oval surmounted by crown

Wikidata ID

Q64582571

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