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John Flaxman

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Pencil sketch sheet with four studies of a seated woman with children, including a mother holding an infant.

Four Studies of a Seated Woman with Children at Her Feet (Sketches for the Monument to Lady FitzHarris?)

c. 1816?

Pencil sketch of a monument with a central crowned figure flanked by standing figures on a decorated pedestal.

Studies for a Monument with the Crowning of a Figure [recto and verso]

Pencil sketch of a standing woman playing a large harp, with loose construction lines on pale paper.

Woman Playing a Harp (Lavinia Banks?)

Pencil sketch of a woman in flowing robes leaning down to pat a seated dog beside a stone wall.

Woman Patting a Dog

Pencil sketch of five robed figures, two standing at the sides and others grouped reclining in the center.

Group of Five Figures

Light pencil sketch of several figures in drapery, with one standing figure upper left and grouped figures below.

Two Groups of Figures

Pencil sketch of a classical monument with a niche under a pediment containing figures, attributed to John Flaxman.

Monument to Agnes Cromwell (?)

probably c. 1798/1800

Pencil and brown wash sketch with loose figure groups, geometric chair diagrams, and faint grid lines on pale paper.

Angels Descending to the Daughters of Men

probably c. 1821

Pencil sketches of angelic figures reaching down toward a kneeling figure, with two rectangular studies on pale paper.

Studies for a Monument with Angels Reaching Down to a Praying Figure [recto and verso]

Pencil sketch of seated figures in an architectural frame, with a bench below and small studies of figures at upper right.

Designs for a Monument to Sir William Jones (?) [recto and verso]

probably c. 1796/1798

Pencil sketch sheet with several studies of human figures in varied poses, some seated and one reclining.

Sheet of Figures Studies

Pencil sheet of numbered figure studies showing balance of the body through outstretched arms, with a perspective note and tr

Figures Illustrating Balance and Perspective [recto]

Pencil sketch of a standing woman in a long gown facing reclining and seated figures at right, on cream paper.

Standing Female Figure Looking at Reclining and Seated Figures

Pencil sketch of two draped standing figures with crosses in niches above pedestals, with a small figure group below.

Designs for a Monument [recto and verso]

Pencil sketch of a figure sleeping curled up beside a doorway, small drawing on a large pale sheet.

Figure Sleeping in a Doorway

Loose pencil sketch of a battle scene with interlocking figures and a small study of a figure in the lower right.

Battle Scene

Pencil sketch of four groups of figures, including women holding infants and a seated figure with a child.

Four Groups of Figures

Pencil sketch of three groups of standing figures, some embracing, drawn loosely on pale paper.

Three Groups of Figures (Parents and Children?)

Snails [recto and verso]

Pencil sketch of a standing male figure draped in a lion skin and cloak, with a small head study in the lower right.

Hercules

Pencil sketch on grey paper with three studies of bending and stooping figures.

Three Groups of Figures

Pencil figure study on pale paper with light brown wash, showing a seated figure with bent arm and rounded torso.

Figure Study

Pencil sketch of two draped standing figures and a seated figure reaching toward them, a study by John Flaxman.

Beggars at a Door (Study for the Yarborough Monument)

c. 1803/1806

Pencil sketch of a cluster of figures gathered around a seated figure on pale paper.

Group of Figures Surrounding Seated Figure

Pencil sketch of figures in a shallow composition, with a kneeling figure holding flowers and a doorway in the upper left.

Study for a Monument to a Clergyman [recto and verso]

c. 1820?

Pencil sketch of three seated female figures in draped garments, grouped closely together on pale paper.

Three Seated Female Figures

Pencil sketch of a muscular bearded giant with curly hair leaning on a column, drawn on tan paper.

The Giants

c. 1793

Pencil sketch of studies of a kneeling boy in several poses, with head and seated figure studies on pale paper.

Studies of a Kneeling Boy

Pencil sketch of a seated figure bent forward with head lowered and arms folded, on pale paper.

Seated Figure Bending Forward

in or after 1806

Pencil sketch of a lion's head and forepaw resting on the lower right of a pale sheet of paper.

Lion

Pencil sketch of a tall monument with sculptural figures on top, a stepped pedestal, and small figures at its base.

Design for Monument or Metalwork

Pencil sketch of three head studies on pale paper: an upturned youthful face and two profiles with curled, bound hair.

Head of Mary Magdalen and Two Saints (?)