This is a drawing of a sketch depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The image features loosely sketched figures in the center engaged in expressive gestures. The central figure appears to be in an animated stance, possibly raising their arm. The scene is rendered in a light, tentative style with quick, gestural lines indicating movement and energy. A smaller figure is shown towards the lower right, mirroring a similar animated posture. The drawing conveys a lively and energetic scene through rapid pencil work.
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This is a drawing of a sketch depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The image features loosely sketched figures in the center engaged in expressive gestures. The central figure appears to be in an animated stance, possibly raising their arm. The scene is rendered in a light, tentative style with quick, gestural lines indicating movement and energy. A smaller figure is shown towards the lower right, mirroring a similar animated posture. The drawing conveys a lively and energetic scene through rapid pencil work.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Battle Scene

John Flaxman

Medium
graphite//compositionally unrelated pen and ink verso
Dimensions
overall: 11.2 x 8 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1980.45.1651
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • group
  • figure

NGA object ID 59399. 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.