Head of Mary Magdalen and Two Saints (?)

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image features three partial portraits, each focusing on the upper portions of the figures from the shoulders up. The first figure on the left is in a three-quarter view, slightly tilted to the right with the head turned upwards. This figure has soft facial features and curly hair. The middle figure is a guideline sketch for a profile portrait, showing the basic structure of the head with lightly outlined facial planes and wavy, long hair. The third figure is also a profile view, turned to the left, with defined facial features and curly hair extending back. All sketches are on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18.6 x 27.6 cm (7 5/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1675


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582632

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