1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Group of Figures Surrounding Seated Figure is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of figures surrounding a seated figure. The figures are drawn in a rough, gestural style, with loose lines and minimal detail. The seated figure is at the center, with the other figures arranged around it in a loose circle. The sketch is done in graphite, with a range of values from light to dark. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the figures are in motion. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, you might want to look up more information on Romanticism.
John Flaxman (6 July 1755 – 7 December 1826) was an English sculptor and draughtsman who was a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism.
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