1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Running Figures with Arms Raised is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image shows a sketch of several figures in motion, with their arms raised. The figures are drawn in a simple, linear style, with minimal detail. They appear to be running or moving quickly, with their bodies bent forward and their arms outstretched. The sketch is done in graphite on a light-colored background, which gives it a soft, subtle quality. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are about to burst off the page. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
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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