Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by E. H. Peskett. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing is a representation of a snail viewed from above, created using a paper stencil over a sculpted underlay.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a snail's shell in detail, with visible lines and ridges, rendered in a realistic style that captures the texture and shape of the shell.
Technique & Style
The work combines a sculpted underlay, created by E. H. Peskett in 1981, with a paper stencil as its primary material, achieving a detailed representation against a light-colored background.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British artist made loose, flowing drawings in ink or pencil—often untitled and undated—during the late 20th century.
![Snails [recto and verso], by John Flaxman](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-flaxman--snails-recto-and-verso--c983d2110e81f9a7-w320.webp)
