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Group of Five Figures, by John Flaxman, graphite, 1790

Group of Five Figures

John Flaxman

1790

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Group of Five Figures is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
John Flaxman
When & what style?
1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of five figures in various poses. The figures are drawn in pencil and appear to be in different stages of completion. Some are more detailed than others, with visible facial features and clothing. The sketch is done on a piece of paper that has yellowed with age, and there are visible tears and stains on the edges. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal detail. The sketch is reminiscent of the work of John Flaxman, a British artist known for his neoclassical style. If you're interested in learning more about Flaxman's work, you might want to check out the artist: Flaxman, John.

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