1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Striding Female with Palm is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch features a woman in profile, her body turned to the left as she strides forward. Her right arm is raised, and her left arm holds a palm frond, which extends behind her. The graphite lines are expressive, capturing the dynamic movement of the figure. The simplicity of the drawing belies the sense of energy and fluidity it conveys. The focus on the figure, devoid of background details, emphasizes her motion and the elegance of her form. This sketch is reminiscent of the works of Flaxman, John.
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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