Battle Scene

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a sketch depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The image features loosely sketched figures in the center engaged in expressive gestures. The central figure appears to be in an animated stance, possibly raising their arm. The scene is rendered in a light, tentative style with quick, gestural lines indicating movement and energy. A smaller figure is shown towards the lower right, mirroring a similar animated posture. The drawing conveys a lively and energetic scene through rapid pencil work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite//compositionally unrelated pen and ink verso

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.2 x 8 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1651


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582606

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