Who painted Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]?

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] was painted by John Flaxman in 1819.

Where can I see Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]?

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]?

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]?

Museum-quality prints of Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso]

John Flaxman , 1819

Sheet of Studies [recto and verso] is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist John Flaxman. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:later hand, lower right in graphite: 8 3/4 x 6 1/2

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1819 by John Flaxman, is a double-sided sheet featuring graphite sketches on one side and ink and wash studies on the other.

Technique & Style

The graphite side showcases a range of hand poses rendered in quick sketches, while the verso combines ink with watery gray wash. Flaxman's use of parallel lines to create shading is characteristic of the cross-hatching technique.

Subject & Meaning

The sheet contains preparatory sketches and developed studies, reflecting Flaxman's practice as a creator of funerary monuments and his process of working out ideas for larger projects.

Context

As a prominent figure in British and European Neoclassicism, Flaxman's work spanned various mediums, including modelling for Josiah Wedgwood's pottery and illustrating books during his time in Rome.