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Studies for a Monument with the Crowning of a Figure [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names

John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a sketch of a sculpture with three human figures. The central figure is standing on a platform, flanked by two other figures. The figures are wearing minimal clothing and are in various poses of extension. The sketch is done in pencil on textured cream-colored paper, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 14.7 x 14.7 cm (5 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.1624

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582574

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