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Two Groups of Figures

John Flaxman

1790

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Two Groups of Figures is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Flaxman
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a pencil drawing on aged paper, featuring two groups of figures. The left group consists of three people, with one person standing and two others sitting or kneeling. The right group includes four people, with one person standing and three others sitting. The figures are drawn in simple lines, with minimal details. The drawing appears to be a sketch or study, possibly for a larger work. The use of graphite and the simplicity of the lines suggest a focus on capturing the basic forms and poses of the figures. This drawing is reminiscent of the work of artists who explored the human form in their art, such as those associated with the Romanticism movement.