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Study of Neptune and Sea Creatures (?)

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of abstract sketches with loose, curving lines and sharp angles. The upper drawing features overlapping contours suggesting a figure amidst a cluster, resembling rocks or vines. Below, two smaller sketches depict abstract forms of kneeling figures, with one potentially gesturing towards an upright figure, conveying a scene of interaction. The figures are simplified into minimal representations of human forms.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4326 × 2688 px
Public Domain
Yes
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