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Male Figure in Contemporary Dress

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows the full body length of a person in a relaxed pose. The person has one hand resting on an elevated knee and the other hand slightly raised. The face is not detailed, with a simple oval shape suggesting the head's outline. The clothing is loosely sketched, indicating a long-sleeved garment without specific details. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain with a textured surface resembling rough or unfinished paper.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1801
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
2533 × 5162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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