The Transfiguration

published 1829

W. Walton after John Flaxman

Associated Names
W. Walton

Artist, British (?), active 19th century

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a group of figures arranged with three standing and three sitting figures. The drawing is rendered in a grayscale palette, depicting a central figure in the top middle holding a book and gesturing with a raised hand, framed by two figures on each side, both appearing to read from books. Below them, three seated figures are depicted, each engaging in thought, one with a contemplative hand on the face. The figures are drawn with a flowing style that suggests draped clothing. The composition is balanced, showing a clear distinction between the standing and seated individuals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.4 × 19 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1711

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.36

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032588

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