1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sheet of Studies is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You're looking at a sheet of paper with several sketches on it. They appear to be studies for a larger work, possibly a sculpture or painting. The sketches are all done in graphite and show various figures in different poses. The figures are all draped in cloth, which is rendered in loose, flowing lines. The sketches are quite detailed, with lots of texture and shading. It's clear that the artist was experimenting with different techniques and styles. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out 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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![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/7cd3e8a27787ed92/thumb.webp)
![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3a0de97c6f7386d1/thumb.webp)
![Sheet of Studies with the Drunken Pan and Nymphs [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/7da29549b59c490a/thumb.webp)
