Artwork
Three Seated Figures
Three Seated Figures 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
Three Seated Figures is a graphite drawing created by English artist John Flaxman in 1790, exemplifying his Neoclassical style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the drawing is straightforward: three figures seated in a composition that prioritizes form and clarity, characteristic of Neoclassical ideals.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the drawing showcases Flaxman's emphasis on linearity and form, reflecting his dual background in sculpture and drawing.
History & Provenance
Created during Flaxman's mature period, following his formative time in Rome and initial career with Josiah Wedgwood's pottery.
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--e428fab422bf3286-w320.webp)
