Studies of a Sickbed and Decorations for the Façade of Buckingham Palace [recto and verso]

1820/1826

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing consisting of various abstract and possibly figurative scenes. Several small, faint sketches are distributed across the page. The topmost sketch depicts a scene within a frame. Below that, there are shapes resembling a structure or abstract figures with circular and linear elements. The sketches are exploratory, composed of light pencil strokes, suggesting they may be preliminary studies or ideas in development. The overall composition is loose and undefined, showcasing a fluid, conceptual stage of artistic process.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite//compositionally unrelated ink and wash verso

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.3 x 10.3 cm (6 7/16 x 4 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1630


Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Lion in triple oval (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q64582581

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