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This drawing shows two outlined figures in motion, one with human-like features and the other with animalistic or mythical features. The lines are sketchy, capturing movement and tension. The figures are positioned in a way that implies action, such as a struggle or a dance, suggesting a theme of conflict and motion.
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This drawing shows two outlined figures in motion, one with human-like features and the other with animalistic or mythical features. The lines are sketchy, capturing movement and tension. The figures are positioned in a way that implies action, such as a struggle or a dance, suggesting a theme of conflict and motion.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Battle between Man and Centaur

John Flaxman

Medium
graphite
Dimensions
overall: 5.8 x 8.9 cm (2 5/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1980.45.1598
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Satyr

NGA object ID 59345. 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.