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Adult and Two Children

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image is a faint pencil drawing showing three individuals in the center of the frame. The adult figure is depicted at a slightly higher position, bending slightly forward, and seems to be holding both children by their hands. The artist has focused on the basic outlines, and the facial features and hair of the figures are minimally detailed. The clothing appears to be simple, with long robes suggested for each figure. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in the image. The background is plain and unadorned. The paper shows slight aging but remains largely unmarked apart from the delicate linework of the drawing.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite and pen and gray ink
Dimensions
3701 × 4402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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