1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman Patting a Dog is a 1790 graphite by John Flaxman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this image, a woman is depicted patting a dog. The woman is wearing a long, flowing dress and has her hair pulled back. She is kneeling down and gently stroking the dog's head with her right hand. The dog is sitting on the ground, looking up at the woman with its head tilted slightly to the side. The woman's dress is draped elegantly around her, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. The dog's fur is rendered in soft, gentle lines, giving it a sense of texture and depth. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of calmness and serenity, with the woman and dog appearing to be in a peaceful moment together. This image is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and nature.
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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