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Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

1801

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] is a 1801 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Flaxman
When & what style?: 1801 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a sheet of paper with faint pencil drawings on it. The drawings are hard to make out, but they seem to be sketches of people and objects. Some of the lines are light and others are darker, which makes the drawings look a bit messy. The paper itself is a light beige color and has a rough texture. There are some small marks and stains on the paper, which give it a sense of age and wear. The overall effect of the drawing is one of informality and spontaneity, as if the artist was just playing around with ideas. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, you might want to check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.