Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of several figures and architectural structures. The drawing consists of multiple sketches scattered around the page. In the upper left, there is an indistinct figure on a platform, framed by an arch or halo, flanked by two seated shapes suggesting more figures. The lower part of the page is filled with small groups of forms indicating crowd-like gatherings. Some figures are standing, while others appear to cluster together, seemingly in conversation or observation of something unseen. In the upper right corner, a towering structure with figures is present, their contours suggesting they may be interacting. The use of light sketching lines gives the drawing an ethereal, unfinished quality, as if capturing a study or preliminary observations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 32.2 cm (7 7/8 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1676


Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Britannia in triple oval surmounted by crown

Wikidata ID

Q64582633

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