Who painted Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn?

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn was painted by John Flaxman in 1795.

Where can I see Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn?

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn?

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn

John Flaxman , 1795

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist John Flaxman. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The artist worked with pen, gray ink, and gray wash over graphite on wove paper, which was a common technique at that time.

The painting is called Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn.
It was made by John Flaxman between 1795 and 1826.
The artist worked with pen, gray ink, and gray wash over graphite on wove paper, which was a common technique at that time.
This work is part of the Romanticism movement, which often explored dramatic and emotional themes.
To learn more about this style, look into the movement: Romanticism.

Overview

Figure Standing over Corpses, Blowing a Horn is a drawing created by John Flaxman between 1795 and 1826, executed in pen and gray ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper, characteristic of the artist's technical approach.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a solitary figure standing over a group of corpses while blowing a horn, evoking a sense of solemnity and potentially alluding to themes of mortality, mourning, or warning, common in Neoclassical and Romantic explorations of the human condition.

Technique & Style

Flaxman's use of pen, gray ink, and gray wash over graphite on wove paper reflects a common technique of the period, emphasizing linearity and tonal subtlety, consistent with both Neoclassical precision and the emerging expressive qualities of Romanticism.

History & Provenance

Created during Flaxman's active period, with a specific date range of 1795-1826, the drawing's provenance is not detailed here, though its creation aligns with Flaxman's broader output as a sculptor, illustrator, and designer, notably for Josiah Wedgwood.

Context

This work is situated within the Romanticism movement, characterized by its exploration of dramatic, emotional, and often melancholic themes, alongside Flaxman's own Neoclassical background, blending precision with expressive depth.