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Sheet of Studies, including a Man Battling a Centaur

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring multiple figures in motion or interconnected. On the left side, there are figures engaged in dynamic activity. On the right, there are figures below a larger central pair. The drawing is done with pencil, capturing movement and emotion with sketchy linework. The artist demonstrates skill in depicting human anatomy and gesture.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4394 × 3555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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