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Designs for a Monument to Sir William Jones (?) [recto and verso]

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows pencil lines forming rectangular and linear shapes, with some curves and overlapping forms across the page. The upper section contains lines suggesting seated human figures or objects like chairs or benches. Below this area, lines suggest tables or frames, reminiscent of a room setup or furniture. The overall arrangement conveys an unfinished or in-progress draft, hinting at scenes or settings related to everyday life.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1796/1798
Medium
graphite; verso: graphite and pen and gray ink over graphite
Dimensions
3477 × 4138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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