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National Gallery of Art

25,727 works

Woman in Profile

Pencil sketch of several running figures with arms raised, drawn diagonally across the upper left of a pale sheet.

Running Figures with Arms Raised

Pencil sketch with light brown wash showing three seated figures in different poses on pale paper.

Three Seated Figures

Pencil sketch of a rectangular relief with two draped figures standing close together on pale paper.

Relief with Two Cloaked Figures

Pencil sketch of two huddled figures on a narrow pale sheet, lower portion only, with blank paper above.

Two Huddled Figures

Face in Profile Facing Left and Monument

Graphite sketch on gray paper of a standing man in contemporary dress, one hand raised to his chest.

Male Figure in Contemporary Dress

John Flaxman, in or after 1801

Pencil sketches of funerary monument designs with columns, pediments, and draped figures on a pale sheet.

Designs for Monuments

Pencil sketch sheet with studies of a crowing rooster, a nest, reclining figures, and a framed panel.

Studies of Crowing Rooster and Reclining Figures [recto and verso]

John Flaxman, late 18th/early 19th century

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?)

John Flaxman, 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 (?)

John Flaxman, probably c. 1798/1800

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]

John Flaxman, 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)

John Flaxman, 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 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

John Flaxman, 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

John Flaxman, 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 (?)

Striding Female with Palm

Drawing of a bearded bishop in mitre and robes blessing, framed by carved foliage in a niche, after a sculpture in Worcester

Bishop Wulstan, in Worcester Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Grey lithograph of the Creation of Eve: a robed figure leans over a pillar as a nude Eve reclines within an oval shape.

Creation of Eve, from Wells Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Drawing of an older figure bending over a reclining young man with draped cloth, set against two dark circular shapes.

Death of Isaac, from Wells Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of a draped angel with a bird in a trefoil niche, looking upward, from Wells Cathedral.

An Angel, from Wells Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Pencil drawing of a crowned woman in long robes standing in a Gothic niche, after a sculpture of Queen Eleanor.

Queen Eleanor, from Waltham Cross

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of the crowned Virgin with arms crossed, surrounded by four winged angels within radiating rays.

Virgin and Angels, a Key Stone in York

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Shaded print of a carved saint holding a chalice in a stone niche, with flowing drapery and curled hair.

Saint John, from Henry the Seventh's Chapel Westminster Abbey

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of Gothic niche statues with canopies, a reading figure, and angels at the base, from Henry VII's Chapel.

Statues in the Architecture of Henry the Seventh's Chapel, Westminster Abbey

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Black and white architectural floor plan of the Palace of Carnac showing halls, column rows and long processional avenues.

Plan of the Palace of Carnac

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of a standing Egyptian-style female statue with a crown, crossed arms and a plain pedestal.

Figure of Bubaste or Isis

W. Walton after John Flaxman, published 1829

Sculpture at Persepolis, from Le Bruyn's Travels

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Drawing of a beaded, bald figure reclining on a large scalloped leaf, rendered in soft gray tones on cream paper.

Vishnu, Creating Agent of Brahma, Attitude, the Emblem of Eternity

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Grey lithograph of a draped standing Minerva statue on a pedestal with two horse figures and a winged crest, after Flaxman.

Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles

W. Walton after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph plate showing three small classical male bronze figures standing side by side, labeled a, b and c.

Daedalian Figures from Bronzes

W. Walton after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of Minerva in helmet and armor with a Medusa head on her breastplate, holding a spear and round shield.

Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus

W. Walton after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of a nude male figure in a bent, dynamic pose with one arm extended, shaded in a classical style.

Tydaeus

after John Flaxman, published 1838

Minerva, by Phidas

Maria Denman after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of a standing nude woman in classical pose, lifting her hair with both hands, with soft grey shading.

Venus Aphrodite, by Alcamanes

Richard James Lane after John Flaxman, published 1829

Lithograph of a standing nude female figure beside a draped pedestal, after the classical Venus of Cnidos.

Venus of Cnidos, by Praxiteles

George Childs after John Flaxman, published 1829

Pencil study of a nude male discus thrower twisting with the discus raised, drawn in soft graphite shading on cream paper.

Discobulus, by Myron

James William Giles after John Flaxman, published 1829

Pencil drawing of a standing classical female figure with draped robe, headdress and staff, after a temple statue.

Statue on the Pediment over the West Front ofa Temple at Egina

W. Walton after John Flaxman, published 1829

Line drawing of a nude male figure with outstretched arms shown within a square and a circle, illustrating proportions.

Circle and Square of the Human Figure

George Scharf after John Flaxman, published 1829

Pencil diagram of a standing male figure with dotted arcs showing the extent of motion in arms, legs and head.

Extent of Motion, One Figure

George Scharf after John Flaxman, published 1829

Two standing figures with dotted arcs and letters showing the extent of skeletal motion in the body.

Extent of Motion Shown in Two Figures

George Scharf after John Flaxman, published 1829