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Two Studies of Standing Figure and Child

John Flaxman

1790

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Two Studies of Standing Figure and Child 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

This image is a pencil sketch of two figures. The first figure is a woman with a child in her arms. The second figure is a man standing alone. Both figures are sketched in a simple, rough style. The sketch is done in graphite, which gives it a soft, delicate look. The artist has used simple lines and minimal detail to create a sense of movement and energy. The sketch is a great example of the Romantic style, which emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the movement: Romanticism.