Artwork
Sheet of Studies
Sheet of Studies is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist John Flaxman. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This graphite drawing, titled 'Sheet of Studies', is a collection of sketches on a single sheet of paper, created by John Flaxman in 1790.
Subject & Meaning
The sketches depict figures draped in cloth, posed in various ways, likely serving as preparatory studies for a larger work, possibly a sculpture or painting.
Technique & Style
The figures are rendered with loose, flowing lines, showcasing the artist's experimentation with different techniques and styles, and featuring detailed texture and shading.
History & Provenance
Flaxman, trained as a draughtsman and sculptor within the Neoclassical movement, developed his skills through work with Josiah Wedgwood and study of classical forms in Rome.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Flaxman (6 July 1755 – 7 December 1826) was an English sculptor and draughtsman who was a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism.
![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso], by John Flaxman](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-flaxman--sheet-of-studies-recto-and-verso--7cd3e8a27787ed92-w320.webp)
![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso], by John Flaxman](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-flaxman--sheet-of-studies-recto-and-verso--3a0de97c6f7386d1-w320.webp)
