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.
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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

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