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This is a drawing of abstract, loosely sketched forms that suggest energetic, dynamic human figures engaged in movement or dance. The drawing is composed of lightly penciled lines on a plain, off-white background, indicating a raw and unfinished sketch. The lines create an interplay of shapes that hint at a collection of figures, some with raised arms, suggesting a scene of action or interaction among the forms. The sketch captures a sense of flow and motion while remaining abstract and open to interpretation.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
Antique Battle Scene (?)
John Flaxman
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 7.1 x 24.7 cm (2 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1980.45.514
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1751 to 1775
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- British
- group
- figure
Inscription
lower right in graphite: 2
NGA object ID 58222. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.