Seated Man Flanked by Two Reclining Figures; Huddle of Figures in Lower Left Corner

c. 1790

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows simple, sketch-like lines forming abstract human figure shapes. One figure is sitting with legs bent, while others are lying on a surface. The drawing suggests a bench or platform, with the figures arranged casually. Faint lines in the background hint at more people, completing the abstract gathering scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 9.1 x 13.1 cm (3 9/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.57.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA; gift 1981 to the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 28; upper center verso in graphite: CH/76/2; 2(circled)

Watermarks

Cross on orb over crown, over device (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q64582637

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