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Head of Mary Magdalen and Two Saints (?)

John Flaxman

1790

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Head of Mary Magdalen and Two Saints (?) 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 showcases a graphite drawing on a piece of paper, featuring three head sketches. The leftmost drawing depicts a woman with curly hair and a neutral expression, while the middle drawing is a partial sketch of a man with curly hair and a mask-like feature over his face. The rightmost drawing shows a woman with curly hair and a headband. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The paper appears to be aged, with a rough edge on the left side. For more information on the Romantic movement, explore Romanticism.