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Angels Descending to the Daughters of Men

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows abstract lines and shapes forming a pattern. Swirling lines blend into one another, occasionally resembling figures. On the right, geometric forms resembling cubes and polygonal shapes are visible, appearing like a three-dimensional structure. Faint outlines suggest groups of people standing or interacting within the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1821
Medium
graphite//compositionally unrelated ink and wash recto and verso
Dimensions
4847 × 3107 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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