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Flaxman, John

3 works

The image is a sketch showing two figures. Both figures are depicted from the shoulders up. The figure on the left is in profile, facing left, with gently arched features, a straight nose, and slightly downturned lips, with hair suggestively styled around the ear. The figure on the right is positioned slightly behind the first, with their chin resting on their crossed arms, directing their gaze to the viewer. This figure's face is more forward-facing, with almond-shaped eyes, a slender nose, and subtle lips, and their hair is suggested to be tied or styled back. There are no distinctive details of clothing, and the background is plain, with the focus solely on the pencil sketching of the two figures.

Two Women's Heads

Flaxman, John

This is a richly textured reddish-brown book cover with gold embossed text. The title "DANTE" is displayed prominently in the center, with "FLAXMAN" below it. The border of the cover includes a simple gold outline. The spine of the book, visible on the left edge, has ornate ridges and shows signs of wear. The other edges appear similarly worn.

Album of Drawings for Dante's "Divine Comedy"

Flaxman, John

This is a drawing of preliminary sketches of figures. The drawing captures rough, pencil-sketched outlines of several figures in various poses. In the upper left part, multiple figures are depicted bending and huddling together, shown through simple, rounded shapes suggesting heads and outlines of limbs. Below, there is a sketch of another figure, head resting on arms. To the right, a larger figure is drawn standing, draped in loose garment representation, and appears more faint and less detailed than the other sketches. These sketches may serve as preparatory studies for a larger composition or artwork.

Sheet of Studies

Flaxman, John