Designs for a Monument to Sir William Jones (?) [recto and verso]

probably c. 1796/1798

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows pencil lines forming rectangular and linear shapes, with some curves and overlapping forms across the page. The upper section contains lines suggesting seated human figures or objects like chairs or benches. Below this area, lines suggest tables or frames, reminiscent of a room setup or furniture. The overall arrangement conveys an unfinished or in-progress draft, hinting at scenes or settings related to everyday life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite; verso: graphite and pen and gray ink over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 19 cm (8 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1641

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

R. Williams

Wikidata ID

Q64582595

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